Population 95,008 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Frederick County
Household size in Frederick County
| Period | Frederick County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.70 people per household, Frederick County sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.63 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 County
| Period | Frederick County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Frederick County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.7, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 38.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the center.
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 County
| Period | Frederick County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Frederick County as they are nationally: 10.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.5 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 County
Renters in Frederick County
| Period | Frederick County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Frederick County is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 35.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 County
| Period | Frederick County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Frederick County than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Frederick County has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Virginia counties.
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 County
| Period | Frederick County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Frederick County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1996, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center. Few Virginia counties have newer homes: only seven of 133.
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 County
| Period | Frederick County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,084 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,182 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,182 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,700 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$616 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Frederick County runs $1,700 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $616 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the northeast.
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 County
Bachelor's degrees in Frederick County
| Period | Frederick County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.1% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.3% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.6% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Frederick County (32.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.5 points, as it has nationally. Compared with other Virginia counties, though, Frederick County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
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 County
| Period | Frederick County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.2% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.1% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Frederick County is close to the national rate: 90.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 County
| Period | Frederick County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Frederick County than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.3 points from 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 County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick County | 2.70 | 42.7 | 10.8% | 20.7% | 6.5% | 1996 | $1,700 | 32.6% | 90.1% | 4.0% |
| Winchester City | 2.39 | 38.5 | 13.7% | 56.4% | 10.3% | 1967 | $1,411 | 29.6% | 87.1% | 7.0% |
| Clarke County | 2.60 | 48.2 | 5.9% | 18.5% | 10.7% | 1981 | $1,307 | 40.1% | 92.9% | 2.5% |
| Loudoun County | 3.05 | 38.7 | 7.9% | 22.1% | 3.8% | 2002 | $2,605 | 66.3% | 94.2% | 3.4% |
| Hardy County | 2.43 | 47.4 | 8.5% | 22.7% | 27.0% | 1985 | $858 | 16.5% | 84.7% | 6.7% |
| Grant County | 2.47 | 48.8 | 7.4% | 18.9% | 21.1% | 1981 | $726 | 14.0% | 89.8% | 3.1% |
| Montgomery County | 2.85 | 41.4 | 9.8% | 34.7% | 5.0% | 1979 | $2,358 | 60.1% | 90.9% | 4.9% |
| Howard County | 2.84 | 40.6 | 9.1% | 28.5% | 4.4% | 1991 | $2,257 | 64.5% | 94.8% | 3.6% |
| Tucker County | 2.34 | 51.5 | 5.0% | 19.1% | 30.1% | 1974 | $678 | 23.8% | 90.5% | 6.9% |
| Anne Arundel County | 2.67 | 40.4 | 10.2% | 24.9% | 5.8% | 1983 | $2,121 | 45.8% | 93.6% | 3.8% |
| Barbour County | 2.49 | 40.7 | 13.7% | 21.7% | 14.7% | 1977 | $871 | 12.9% | 88.3% | 9.2% |
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 County. 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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