Frederick County's estimated 2026 population is 309,643 with a growth rate of 1.7% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Frederick County is the 7th largest county in Maryland. The 2010 population was 234,239 and has seen a growth of 32.19% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Frederick County includes 70.3% White, 10.32% Black or African American, 5.43% Asian, 3.57% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (70.3%)
Black or African American (10.32%)
Two or more races (10.05%)
Asian (5.43%)
Other race (3.57%)
Native American (0.28%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 197,085 | 70.3% |
| Black or African American | 28,924 | 10.32% |
| Two or more races | 28,166 | 10.05% |
| Asian | 15,212 | 5.43% |
| Other race | 10,003 | 3.57% |
| Native American | 780 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 171 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Frederick County's average per capita income is $71,234. Household income levels show a median of $120,458. The poverty rate stands at 6.29%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $159,776 | $180,929 |
| Families | $140,657 | $161,920 |
| Households | $120,458 | $144,655 |
| Non Families | $71,170 | $89,352 |
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