Population 17,739 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Frederick
Household size in Frederick
| Period | Frederick | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.95 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.12 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.91 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Frederick are large by national standards, averaging 2.91 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.73 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Frederick
| Period | Frederick | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.2 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.9 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.3 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Frederick is 37.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 38.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Frederick
| Period | Frederick | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Frederick: 8.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Colorado as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Frederick
Renters in Frederick
| Period | Frederick | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 5.8% of households in Frederick rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over one in five owners (20.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 133 Colorado cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Frederick
| Period | Frederick | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Frederick: just 3.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 7.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Frederick has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Colorado cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Frederick
| Period | Frederick | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2000 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2004 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2008 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Frederick is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2008, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east. Of the 133 Colorado cities with 5,000+ people, only four have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Frederick
| Period | Frederick | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,130 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,407 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,825 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,352 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,223 | +$912 | +$606 |
The median renter in Frederick pays $2,352 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,223 a month from 2006–10, a 108% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 36.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Frederick
Bachelor's degrees in Frederick
| Period | Frederick | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.5% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.6% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.0% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in Frederick (39.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. Even so, the share is lower than in Colorado overall (45.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.2 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Frederick
| Period | Frederick | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Frederick: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Frederick
| Period | Frederick | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Frederick runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Frederick compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick | 2.91 | 37.3 | 8.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 2008 | $2,352 | 39.0% | 94.9% | 4.0% |
| Dacono | 2.91 | 34.9 | 4.2% | 14.9% | 5.2% | 1999 | $1,942 | 29.0% | 86.3% | 3.0% |
| Firestone | 2.89 | 37.2 | 9.5% | 20.6% | 3.5% | 2008 | $2,113 | 34.8% | 91.1% | 3.9% |
| Vollmar | 2.95 | 41.8 | 8.6% | 16.4% | 9.0% | 1980 | $1,528 | 30.7% | 84.4% | 10.8% |
| Erie | 2.93 | 38.0 | 5.7% | 13.2% | 2.5% | 2009 | $2,743 | 69.0% | 97.8% | 3.1% |
| Wattenberg | 2.52 | 44.9 | 7.5% | 12.3% | 5.8% | 1971 | $1,472 | 34.5% | 88.2% | 1.1% |
| Rinn | 2.50 | 47.2 | 10.7% | 27.2% | 2.7% | 1996 | $1,873 | 49.9% | 95.1% | 4.6% |
| Fort Lupton | 3.03 | 36.4 | 10.4% | 26.8% | 2.8% | 1984 | $1,374 | 16.8% | 81.7% | 7.0% |
| Mead | 2.82 | 38.8 | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1.7% | 2006 | $1,481 | 47.8% | 94.2% | 2.6% |
| Todd Creek | 3.17 | 43.3 | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% | 2000 | $2,354 | 40.1% | 89.9% | 4.2% |
| Ione | 3.12 | 41.4 | 8.4% | 16.7% | 6.9% | 1983 | $1,524 | 24.5% | 81.5% | 13.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Frederick. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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