State
County
Land Area (mi²)
9.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,301.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.25%
Growth Since 2010
11.93%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
27,560
World Population Review
Fredericksburg, Texas Population 2021
11,786
Fredericksburg is a city located in Gillespie County Texas. It is also the county seat of Gillespie County. With a 2020 population of 11,786, it is the 216th largest city in Texas and the 2758th largest city in the United States . Fredericksburg is currently growing at a rate of 1.25% annually and its population has increased by 11.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,530 in 2010. Fredericksburg reached it's highest population of 11,786 in 2021. Spanning over 9 miles, Fredericksburg has a population density of 1,301 people per square mile.
The average household income in Fredericksburg is $78,490 with a poverty rate of 9.80%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $964 per month, and the median house value is $275,500. The median age in Fredericksburg is 47.2 years, 44.4 years for males, and 49.9 years for females.
Fredericksburg Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fredericksburg was:
- White: 89.97%
- Native American: 5.29%
- Two or more races: 3.01%
- Other race: 1.59%
- Black or African American: 0.12%
- Asian: 0.02%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Fredericksburg, Texas is 11,786 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 11,351.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 10,530.
Fredericksburg, Texas Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,560 | 286 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 27,274 | 286 | 1.05% |
| 2019 | 26,988 | 286 | 1.06% |
| 2018 | 26,702 | 219 | 0.82% |
| 2017 | 26,483 | 277 | 1.05% |
| 2016 | 26,206 | 290 | 1.11% |
| 2015 | 25,916 | 443 | 1.71% |
| 2014 | 25,473 | 110 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 25,363 | 188 | 0.74% |
| 2012 | 25,175 | 136 | 0.54% |
| 2011 | 25,039 | 165 | 0.66% |
| 2010 | 24,874 | 0.00% |
Fredericksburg Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,117 | 89.97% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 595 | 5.29% |
| Two or More Races | 339 | 3.01% |
| Some Other Race | 179 | 1.59% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.02% |
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Fredericksburg Population by Race
Fredericksburg Population Pyramid $2021
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Fredericksburg Population by Age
Fredericksburg Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,631 | 2.36 | 60.4 |
| Married | 2,243 | 3.14 | 80.9 |
| Non Family | 1,903 | 1.14 | 42.7 |
| Female | 412 | 3.43 | 42 |
| Male | 73 | 4.1 | 0 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
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Fredericksburg Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 347 | 4.20% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 590 | 7.14% |
| High School Graduate | 2,419 | 29.27% |
| Some College | 1,554 | 18.80% |
| Associates Degree | 618 | 7.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,816 | 21.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 921 | 11.14% |
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Fredericksburg Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Fredericksburg Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,501 | 6,242 | 2,600 |
| Hispanic | 1,683 | 1,006 | 110 |
| Native American | 240 | 60 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 178 | 128 | 27 |
| Other Race | 101 | 101 | 8 |
| Black | 13 | 12 | |
| Asian | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 39.99%.
Fredericksburg Educational Attainment by Race
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$26,912
Average Earnings
$31,841
Average Male
$23,583
Average Female
Fredericksburg Earnings by Educational Attainment
Fredericksburg Language by Age
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Fredericksburg Language
79.01% of Fredericksburg residents speak only English, while 20.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.21% of the population.
Fredericksburg Language
Fredericksburg Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,963 | 619 | 20.89% |
| White | 7,829 | 394 | 5.03% |
| Native | 595 | 187 | 31.43% |
| Other | 179 | 123 | 68.72% |
| Multiple | 329 | 54 | 16.41% |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 100.00% |
9.80%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.99%
Male Poverty Rate
10.45%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fredericksburg
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fredericksburg is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fredericksburg is White, with 5.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.71%.
Fredericksburg Poverty
Fredericksburg Poverty Rate by Education
Fredericksburg Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Fredericksburg Married by Age and Sex
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Fredericksburg Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Fredericksburg Marital Status by Race
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Fredericksburg Marital Status
Fredericksburg Veterans by War
Fredericksburg Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 752 | 9.13% |
Fredericksburg Veterans by Race
Fredericksburg Veterans by Education
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6.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
Fredericksburg Veterans by Education
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62.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Fredericksburg Employment by Age
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Fredericksburg Employment by Race
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Fredericksburg 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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88.83%
Native Born
11.17%
Foreign Born
7.18%
Non Citizen
3.99%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.83% of Fredericksburg residents were born in the United States, with 65.88% having been born in Texas. 7.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Fredericksburg Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,786 | 145 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 11,641 | 145 | 1.26% |
| 2019 | 11,496 | 145 | 1.28% |
| 2018 | 11,351 | 103 | 0.92% |
| 2017 | 11,248 | 116 | 1.04% |
| 2016 | 11,132 | 114 | 1.03% |
| 2015 | 11,018 | 212 | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 10,806 | 33 | 0.31% |
| 2013 | 10,773 | 77 | 0.72% |
| 2012 | 10,696 | 62 | 0.58% |
| 2011 | 10,634 | 69 | 0.65% |
| 2010 | 10,565 | 1,654 | 1.72% |
| 2000 | 8,911 | 1,977 | 2.54% |
| 1990 | 6,934 | 522 | 0.79% |
| 1980 | 6,412 | 1,086 | 1.87% |
| 1970 | 5,326 | 697 | 1.41% |
| 1960 | 4,629 | 775 | 1.85% |
| 1950 | 3,854 | 310 | 0.84% |
| 1940 | 3,544 | 0.00% |