Frederick County, Virginia Demographics 2026
Frederick County, Virginia has a population of 95,008, the 23rd most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $97,606 and the median home value is $386,000. The poverty rate is 6.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Frederick County Quick Facts
How Frederick County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 93,355 | 95,008 | +1.8% |
| Median household income | $95,603 | $97,606 | +2.1% |
| Median home value | $355,000 | $386,000 | +8.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Frederick County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawneeland | 2,754 | $95,337 | 10.2% | $272,900 |
| Stephens City | 2,393 | $102,593 | 4.3% | $325,100 |
| Lake Holiday | 2,193 | $112,039 | 4.5% | $303,800 |
| Middletown | 1,786 | $60,288 | 14.6% | $331,600 |
| Brucetown | 250 | $104,250 | 0.0% | $278,300 |
| Gore | 86 | $38,889 | 41.9% | $113,900 |
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Population Overview
Frederick County is located in Virginia with a total population of 95,008. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Frederick County is 40.8 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Frederick County is $97,606. This is 5% higher than the state median of $93,170. It is also 21% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.8%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. The median home value is $386,000. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Frederick County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.5%. The Black or African American population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 18.3%. The Asian population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 6.9%.
Education
31.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Frederick County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Frederick County, Virginia?
Frederick County has a population of 95,008, making it the 23rd most populous county in Virginia.
What is the median income in Frederick County?
The median household income in Frederick County is $97,606 with a poverty rate of 6.8%.
How many cities are in Frederick County, Virginia?
Frederick County contains 6 Census-designated places.