State
County
Land Area (mi²)
23.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,062.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.41%
Growth Since 2010
11.65%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Frederick, Maryland Population 2021
72,842
Frederick is a city located in Frederick County Maryland. It is also the county seat of Frederick County. With a 2020 population of 72,842, it is the 2nd largest city in Maryland (after Baltimore) and the 502nd largest city in the United States . Frederick is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually and its population has increased by 11.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 65,239 in 2010. Frederick reached it's highest population of 72,842 in 2021. Spanning over 24 miles, Frederick has a population density of 3,062 people per square mile.
The average household income in Frederick is $93,042 with a poverty rate of 11.08%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,396 per month, and the median house value is $270,400. The median age in Frederick is 35.9 years, 34.2 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
Frederick Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Frederick was:
- White: 68.09%
- Black or African American: 19.21%
- Asian: 6.19%
- Two or more races: 3.67%
- Other race: 2.53%
- Native American: 0.30%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
The current population of Frederick, Maryland is 72,842 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 71,945.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 65,239.
Frederick, Maryland Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,270 | 68.09% |
| Black or African American | 13,614 | 19.21% |
| Asian | 4,385 | 6.19% |
| Two or More Races | 2,601 | 3.67% |
| Some Other Race | 1,796 | 2.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 211 | 0.30% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.01% |
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Frederick Population by Race
Frederick Population Pyramid $2021
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Frederick Population by Age
Frederick Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 27,752 | 2.49 | 56.7 |
| Married | 12,098 | 3.26 | 74.2 |
| Non Family | 10,703 | 1.28 | 42.3 |
| Female | 3,522 | 3.15 | 40.5 |
| Male | 1,429 | 3.38 | 55.4 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
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Frederick Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,871 | 5.97% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,463 | 5.12% |
| High School Graduate | 10,879 | 22.61% |
| Some College | 8,749 | 18.18% |
| Associates Degree | 3,823 | 7.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,635 | 22.10% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,697 | 18.07% |
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Frederick Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Frederick Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,995 | 27,715 | 14,227 |
| Black | 8,828 | 8,014 | 2,202 |
| Hispanic | 6,518 | 3,870 | 1,065 |
| Asian | 3,034 | 2,533 | 1,430 |
| 2+ Races | 1,128 | 917 | 519 |
| Other Race | 995 | 646 | 156 |
| Native American | 125 | 125 | 74 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Frederick Educational Attainment by Race
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$48,004
Average Earnings
$53,586
Average Male
$41,660
Average Female
Frederick Earnings by Educational Attainment
Frederick Language by Age
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Frederick Language
73.33% of Frederick residents speak only English, while 26.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.18% of the population.
Frederick Language
Frederick Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37,748 | 2,797 | 7.41% |
| Hispanic | 11,788 | 2,363 | 20.05% |
| Black | 13,391 | 2,253 | 16.82% |
| Other | 1,778 | 243 | 13.67% |
| Multiple | 2,499 | 210 | 8.40% |
| Asian | 4,274 | 100 | 2.34% |
| Native | 211 | 43 | 20.38% |
11.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.67%
Male Poverty Rate
11.47%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Frederick
The race most likely to be in poverty in Frederick is Native, with 20.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Frederick is Asian, with 2.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.90%.
Frederick Poverty
Frederick Poverty Rate by Education
Frederick Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
45.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Frederick Married by Age and Sex
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Frederick Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Frederick Marital Status by Race
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Frederick Marital Status
Frederick Veterans by War
Frederick Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,940 | 7.66% |
| Black | 879 | 8.70% |
| Hispanic | 485 | 5.86% |
| Other Race | 115 | 9.62% |
| Asian | 97 | 2.96% |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 4.63% |
| Native American | 52 | 35.62% |
Frederick Veterans by Race
Frederick Veterans by Education
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3.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
Frederick Veterans by Education
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71.7%
Labor Force Participation
67.4%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Frederick Employment by Age
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Frederick Employment by Race
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Frederick Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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79.64%
Native Born
20.36%
Foreign Born
10.93%
Non Citizen
9.43%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
79.64% of Frederick residents were born in the United States, with 40.91% having been born in Maryland. 10.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Frederick Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 72,842 | 299 | 0.41% |
| 2020 | 72,543 | 299 | 0.41% |
| 2019 | 72,244 | 299 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 71,945 | 998 | 1.41% |
| 2017 | 70,947 | 1,066 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 69,881 | 509 | 0.73% |
| 2015 | 69,372 | 1,097 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 68,275 | 1,448 | 2.17% |
| 2013 | 66,827 | 425 | 0.64% |
| 2012 | 66,402 | 448 | 0.68% |
| 2011 | 65,954 | 499 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 65,455 | 12,688 | 2.18% |
| 2000 | 52,767 | 12,619 | 2.77% |
| 1990 | 40,148 | 12,062 | 3.64% |
| 1980 | 28,086 | 4,445 | 1.74% |
| 1970 | 23,641 | 1,897 | 0.84% |
| 1960 | 21,744 | 3,602 | 1.83% |
| 1950 | 18,142 | 2,340 | 1.39% |
| 1940 | 15,802 | 1,368 | 0.91% |
| 1930 | 14,434 | 3,368 | 2.69% |
| 1920 | 11,066 | 655 | 0.61% |
| 1910 | 10,411 | 1,115 | 1.14% |
| 1900 | 9,296 | 1,103 | 1.27% |
| 1890 | 8,193 | -466 | -0.55% |
| 1880 | 8,659 | 133 | 0.15% |
| 1870 | 8,526 | 383 | 0.46% |
| 1860 | 8,143 | 2,115 | 3.05% |
| 1850 | 6,028 | 846 | 1.52% |
| 1840 | 5,182 | 755 | 1.59% |
| 1830 | 4,427 | 787 | 1.98% |
| 1820 | 3,640 | 0.00% |