Frederick County's estimated 2026 population is 306,911 with a growth rate of 1.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Frederick County is the 7th largest county in Maryland. The 2010 population was 234,239 and has seen a growth of 31.02% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39 years
Female: 39.6 years
Male: 38.5 years
There are 220,052 adults, (43,882 of whom are seniors) in Frederick County.
Female: 145,083 (50.5%)
Male: 141,965 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Frederick County includes 67.5% White, 10.5% Black or African American, 5.93% Asian, 4.25% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 193,768 | 67.5% |
| Two or more races | 32,859 | 11.45% |
| Black or African American | 30,128 | 10.5% |
| Asian | 17,011 | 5.93% |
| Other race | 12,189 | 4.25% |
| Native American | 938 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 155 | 0.05% |
Frederick County's average per capita income is $73,399. Household income levels show a median of $122,002. The poverty rate stands at 6%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $164,344 | $187,348 |
| Families | $145,108 | $167,137 |
| Households | $122,002 | $148,300 |
| Non Families | $72,461 | $90,445 |
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