Fredericksburg: Demographics & People
Fredericksburg is home to 28,873 people, in 11,720 households. Population grew 1.7% from 28,383 (2022) to 28,873 (2024). Median age 32.1 years. (5.7y younger than Virginia). Children under 18 are 21% of the population. Population is 55% White (non-Hispanic) and 19% Black. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.55). 49% of households are family-led. County is losing 354 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 38% adult obesity, 16% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 51% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 48 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.7% from 28,383 (2022) to 28,873 (2024) — about 2.9× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~29,374 (extrapolated at 0.9%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 30,053.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 27,982 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.7% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 28,383 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 28,873 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 28,873 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 30,053 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 32.1y is 6.8 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 21% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 32.1 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 21.2% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 28,873 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 6,119 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 9,640.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 9,814.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 3,300 |
| Population under 18 | 6,119 |
| Median age | 32.1 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 28,873 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.55 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 16,696 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 5,720 |
| Asian residents | 1,070 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 3,508 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 55.4% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 61.9% |
| Asian population | 3.9% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 19.4% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 12.6% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 54.7% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 2.6% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 12% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 14,261 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 10,354 |
| Share born in this state | 49.4% |
| Share born in another state | 50.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 35.9% |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.6% |
| Naturalized citizens | 12.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 3,196 |
| From Europe | 409 |
| From Africa | 1,294 |
| From Latin America | 27 |
Households & Family Composition
11,720 households. Averaging 2.3 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 49% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 5,818 families, 27% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 6,008 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 5,818 |
| Married couples with children | 1,569 |
| Single-parent households | 254 |
| Average household size | 2.28 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 14.5% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 123 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 27 |
| Family households | 5,720 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 48.8% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 11,720 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 28.9% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 354 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 28.9% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 29,459 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 29,813 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -354 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
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.
| Residents with a disability | 1,470 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 5.2% |
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. 2,212 residents live in group quarters (7.7% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 2,212 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 7 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51630 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 630 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Fredericksburg City |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 11.7% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 9.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 14.40 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51630 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Fredericksburg city |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 3,459 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51630 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Fredericksburg city |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 50.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 41.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 5.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 29,036 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 31 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 50 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 21.2% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 28,873, growing, young professional, upper-middle, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 28,873 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Fredericksburg city |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade