Frederick County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Frederick County is located in Virginia with a total population of 93,355. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Frederick County is 40.6 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Frederick County is $95,603. This is 5% higher than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $355,000. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Frederick County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.7%. The Black or African American population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Asian population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.1%.