Frederick County, Maryland
MD · FIPS 24021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 287,048 | — | #252 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $122,002 | +62.3% | #50 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.0 years | +0.3% | #2,387 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $464,600 | +64.8% | #170 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,774 | +52.5% | #108 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% | -52.4% | #111 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Frederick County has a population of 287,048, making it the #252 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Frederick County is $122,002, ranking #50 out of 3,222 counties — 62.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.0% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.
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The median home value in Frederick County is $464,600 (+64.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,774/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.0%.
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95.3% of residents in Frederick County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About Frederick County, Maryland
Frederick County, Maryland has a total population of 287,048, making it the 252nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Frederick County is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Frederick County is $122,002, which ranks #50 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 62.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.
The median home value in Frederick County is $464,600, 64.8% above the national median. Renters in Frederick County pay a median gross rent of $1,774 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Frederick County, 45.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.7 min.
Frederick County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (10.1%).
All data for Frederick County, Maryland comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.