2023 ACS Census Data · Population 280,341
Frederick County is a large county in Maryland with a population of 280,341. The median household income is $120,458, 85% above the national average. The poverty rate is 6.3%, median home value is $437,700, and 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 86% above the national average.
Population
280,341
2023 estimate
Rank #256 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$120,458
Household
Rank #45 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$437,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #169 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
44.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #161 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
13.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
16.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
28% above Maryland avg·85% above national avg
Poverty Rate
38% above Maryland avg·58% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% above Maryland avg·20% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$53,316
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
6.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
69.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
25% above Maryland avg·109% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
21% above Maryland avg·84% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% above Maryland avg·6% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
12% above Maryland avg·7% below national avg
Housing Units
106,480
Households
101,807
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.7
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,375
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
92.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
33 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
29% above Maryland avg·86% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Maryland avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
6.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.3%
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