Fredericksburg is a city located in Fredericksburg city Virginia. Fredericksburg has a 2024 population of 29,240. Fredericksburg is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% annually and its population has increased by 4.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,991 in 2020.
The average household income in Fredericksburg is $110,066 with a poverty rate of 18.03%. The median age in Fredericksburg is 30.9 years: 30.9 years for males, and 31 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fredericksburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,923 | 59.89% |
| Black or African American | 6,084 | 21.53% |
| Two or more races | 2,572 | 9.1% |
| Other race | 1,545 | 5.47% |
| Asian | 1,084 | 3.84% |
| Native American | 50 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,276 | 2.3 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Non Family | 5,425 | 1.28 | 24.9 | 75.1 |
| Married | 3,988 | 3.19 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Female | 1,320 | 3.47 | 24.2 | 75.8 |
| Male | 543 | 2.97 | 15.5 | 84.5 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
38.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 619 | 3.66% |
| Associates Degree | 843 | 4.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,208 | 24.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,138 | 18.57% |
| High School Graduate | 3,634 | 21.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 641 | 3.79% |
| Some College | 3,814 | 22.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,221 | 9,915 | 5,095 |
| Black | 3,805 | 3,535 | 1,198 |
| Hispanic | 1,578 | 1,070 | 412 |
| 2+ Races | 1,099 | 1,029 | 472 |
| Asian | 666 | 505 | 363 |
| Other Race | 638 | 292 | 60 |
| Native American | 50 | 50 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,861 | $86,042 | $62,780 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,014 | $124,895 | $61,486 |
| High School Graduate | $34,385 | $36,320 | $31,809 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,072 | $32,212 | $24,031 |
| Overall | $56,494 | $69,245 | $47,450 |
| Some College | $42,182 | $46,318 | $28,848 |
$56,494
Average Earnings
$69,245
Average Male
$47,450
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.95% of Fredericksburg residents speak only English, while 16.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,268 | 1,738 | 12.18% |
| Black | 5,965 | 1,674 | 28.06% |
| Multiple | 2,431 | 615 | 25.3% |
| Hispanic | 3,087 | 571 | 18.5% |
| Other | 1,297 | 483 | 37.24% |
| Asian | 1,056 | 134 | 12.69% |
18.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.25%
Male Poverty Rate
17.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fredericksburg is Other, with 37.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fredericksburg is White, with 12.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.21% |
| High School | 17.67% |
| Some College | 13.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.92% |
| Female Employed | 12.75% |
| Male Employed | 5.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,781 | $141,663 |
| Households | $83,445 | $110,066 |
| Married Families | $150,241 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,661 | $72,952 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.1%
Male Marriage Rate
35.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,210
Number of Veterans
1,759
Male Veterans
451
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 914 |
| First Gulf War | 906 |
| Vietnam | 535 |
| Korea | 86 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 823 |
| 35 to 54 | 565 |
| 65 to 74 | 332 |
| 75+ | 321 |
| 18 to 34 | 169 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,272 | 8.93% |
| Black | 671 | 14.92% |
| 2+ Races | 200 | 12.68% |
| Hispanic | 135 | 6.33% |
| Asian | 48 | 6.25% |
| Native American | 19 | 38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
64.3%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.26%
Born in Fredericksburg
88.69%
Native Born
11.31%
Foreign Born
7.31%
Non Citizen
4%
Naturalized
88.69% of Fredericksburg residents were born in the United States, with 50.26% having been born in Virginia. 7.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 30,801 | 312 | 1.02% |
| 2028 | 30,489 | 312 | 1.03% |
| 2027 | 30,177 | 313 | 1.05% |
| 2026 | 29,864 | 312 | 1.06% |
| 2025 | 29,552 | 312 | 1.07% |
| 2024 | 29,240 | 312 | 1.08% |
| 2023 | 28,928 | 280 | 0.98% |
| 2022 | 28,648 | 211 | 0.74% |
| 2021 | 28,437 | 446 | 1.59% |
| 2020 | 27,991 | -1,263 | -4.32% |
| 2019 | 29,254 | -108 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 29,362 | 644 | 2.24% |
| 2017 | 28,718 | 249 | 0.87% |
| 2016 | 28,469 | 394 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 28,075 | -201 | -0.71% |
| 2014 | 28,276 | 441 | 1.58% |
| 2013 | 27,835 | 645 | 2.37% |
| 2012 | 27,190 | 1,431 | 5.56% |
| 2011 | 25,759 | 1,403 | 5.76% |
| 2010 | 24,356 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 19,279 | 252 | 1.32% |
| 1990 | 19,027 | 3,705 | 24.18% |
| 1980 | 15,322 | 872 | 6.03% |
| 1970 | 14,450 | 811 | 5.95% |
| 1960 | 13,639 | 1,481 | 12.18% |
| 1950 | 12,158 | 2,092 | 20.78% |
| 1940 | 10,066 | 3,247 | 47.62% |
| 1930 | 6,819 | 937 | 15.93% |
| 1920 | 5,882 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 1910 | 5,874 | 806 | 15.9% |
| 1900 | 5,068 | 540 | 11.93% |
| 1890 | 4,528 | -482 | -9.62% |
| 1880 | 5,010 | 964 | 23.83% |
| 1870 | 4,046 | -976 | -19.43% |
| 1860 | 5,022 | 961 | 23.66% |
| 1850 | 4,061 | 87 | 2.19% |
| 1840 | 3,974 | 666 | 20.13% |
| 1830 | 3,308 | -27,493 | -89.26% |