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Frederick County

State:
Maryland
County Seat:
Frederick

Frederick County's estimated 2025 population is 305,093 with a growth rate of 1.96% 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 30.25% since that time.

305,093
Total Population
462
Population Density (mi²)
7
Population Rank (State)
5.9K 1.96%
Annual Population Growth

Frederick County Population

Frederick County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White197,08570.3%
Black or African American28,92410.32%
Two or more races28,16610.05%
Asian15,2125.43%
Other race10,0033.57%
Native American7800.28%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1710.06%

Frederick County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
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

$71,234

Average Income

$120,458

Median Household Income

6.29%

Poverty Rate