Population 28,873 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fredericksburg City
Household size in Fredericksburg City
| Period | Fredericksburg City | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.86 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Fredericksburg City are small: just 2.31 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.41, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Fredericksburg City
| Period | Fredericksburg City | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.4 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.0 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.7 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.5 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Fredericksburg City is young: half of its residents are under 33.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Only five of Virginia's 133 counties are younger.
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 Fredericksburg City
| Period | Fredericksburg City | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Fredericksburg City (10.4%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Washington area. The single-parent share is down 3.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Fredericksburg City
Renters in Fredericksburg City
| Period | Fredericksburg City | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.0% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 63.8% | 36.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.5% | 36.8% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.3% | 36.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Fredericksburg City: 60.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 29.8% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Few Virginia counties have a higher share of renters: only three of 133.
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 Fredericksburg City
| Period | Fredericksburg City | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Fredericksburg City than nationally: 6.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.8 points, as it has nationally. Fredericksburg City 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 Fredericksburg City
| Period | Fredericksburg City | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Fredericksburg City is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing.
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 Fredericksburg City
| Period | Fredericksburg City | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,012 | $1,470 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,077 | $1,583 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,203 | $1,907 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,605 | $2,236 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$593 | +$766 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Fredericksburg City costs $1,605 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Washington area overall ($2,236). Rents are up $593 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Fredericksburg City
Bachelor's degrees in Fredericksburg City
| Period | Fredericksburg City | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4% | 46.6% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.8% | 48.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.8% | 51.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.1% | 53.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.7 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Fredericksburg City than nationally: 45.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Still, the share is lower than in the Washington area as a whole (53.9%). The share with a degree is up 15.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Fredericksburg City
| Period | Fredericksburg City | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.5% | 89.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 90.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.2% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.0% | 91.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Fredericksburg City is a bit above the national rate: 92.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Washington area. The share with a diploma is up 5.5 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 Fredericksburg City
| Period | Fredericksburg City | Washington area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Fredericksburg City runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 6.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Fredericksburg City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg City | 2.31 | 33.5 | 10.4% | 60.3% | 6.1% | 1984 | $1,605 | 45.1% | 92.0% | 4.4% |
| Spotsylvania County | 2.82 | 39.0 | 10.8% | 19.9% | 6.6% | 1997 | $1,814 | 34.7% | 90.9% | 5.3% |
| King George County | 2.80 | 38.7 | 9.9% | 23.8% | 6.1% | 1999 | $1,501 | 35.5% | 92.1% | 3.3% |
| Orange County | 2.58 | 42.4 | 9.1% | 21.3% | 9.1% | 1991 | $1,515 | 29.1% | 90.9% | 2.9% |
| Westmoreland County | 2.35 | 48.9 | 15.8% | 19.9% | 25.0% | 1985 | $1,163 | 22.8% | 87.7% | 5.9% |
| Madison County | 2.52 | 46.6 | 8.4% | 22.2% | 10.6% | 1981 | $1,206 | 27.2% | 89.1% | 4.8% |
| St. Mary's County | 2.72 | 38.4 | 11.9% | 26.8% | 9.6% | 1993 | $1,749 | 36.6% | 92.7% | 3.7% |
| Greene County | 2.67 | 42.9 | 11.8% | 16.6% | 8.5% | 1993 | $1,284 | 31.8% | 91.2% | 1.9% |
| Augusta County | 2.46 | 44.5 | 9.0% | 19.8% | 7.2% | 1987 | $1,131 | 25.1% | 91.8% | 2.4% |
| Staunton City | 2.17 | 41.6 | 12.0% | 39.1% | 10.0% | 1963 | $1,005 | 37.7% | 94.1% | 5.1% |
| Somerset County | 2.38 | 39.7 | 11.5% | 26.9% | 22.0% | 1980 | $1,056 | 20.5% | 87.7% | 10.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Nicollet County, MN · Miller County, MO · Mineral County, WV · Mingo County, WV · Minidoka County, ID · Morrison County, MN · Morrow County, OH · Morton County, ND · New Kent County, VA · Newton County, MS
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 Fredericksburg City. 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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