Frederick County: Demographics & People
Frederick County is home to 95,008 people, in 35,385 households. Median age 40.8 years. (3.0y older than Virginia). Population is 12% Hispanic or Latino and 4% Black. County is gaining 4,260 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 33% adult obesity, 16% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 71 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 95,008; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 95,008 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 8,338 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 40.8y is 1.9 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 95,008 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 21,524 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 18,539.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 37,114.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 17,831 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 22.6% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 19.5% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 39.1% |
| Median age | 40.8 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 95,008 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 95,008 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 75,587 |
| Black residents | 4,235 |
| Asian residents | 1,910 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 554 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 42 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 5,985 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 6,695 |
| Diversity Index | 35.6% |
| Asian population | 2.0% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 4.5% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 12.5% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 17.6% are foreign-born — above the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 95,008 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 87,587 |
| Residents born in this state | 49,502 |
| Residents born in another state | 36,316 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 16,772 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 3,328 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 1,769 |
| Foreign-born residents | 17.6% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
35,385 households.
| Family households | 25,110 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 35,385 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 4,260 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 98,781 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 94,521 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 4,260 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 93,358 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 11,240 |
| Pct With Disability | 12.0% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 1,498 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 94,405 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 84,624 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 3,473 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 4,523 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 1,685 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 100 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 9,781 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 10.4% |
| Pct White | 79.6% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29