Frederica, DE

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,062
    US Senator
    Chris Coons
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Lisa Blunt Rochester
    Democratic Party
    US Representative
    Sarah McBride
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    36.7
    32% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    6.5%
    18% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $80,924
    15.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $215,100
    0.738% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    548
    15.6% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Frederica, DE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    100% of the residents in Frederica, DE are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Frederica, DE was $215,100, and the homeownership rate was 74.1%.

    Most people in Frederica, DE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24 minutes. The average car ownership in Frederica, DE was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Frederica, DE is home to a population of 1.06k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.64% of Frederica, DE residents were born outside of the country (28 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (485 people) in Frederica, DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 251 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 243 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Frederica, DE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Frederica, DE was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Frederica, DE
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      485 ± 164
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      251 ± 206
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      243 ± 311
    7.53%
    Hispanic Population
    80 people

    In 2024, there were 1.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (485 people) in Frederica, DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 251 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 243 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    7.53% of the people in Frederica, DE are hispanic (80 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Frederica, DE as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Delaware.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      14,760 ± 2,961 people
    2. India
      11,216 ± 2,586 people
    3. Guatemala
      6,638 ± 1,994 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Delaware was Mexico, the natal country of 14,760 Delaware residents, followed by India with 11,216 and Guatemala with 6,638.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.64%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    28 people
    2.78%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    27 people

    As of 2024, 2.64% of Frederica, DE residents (28 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Frederica, DE was 2.78%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      32 ± 32
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      26 ± 42
    3. Vietnam
      14 ± 23

    Frederica, DE has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Frederica, DE.

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    Health

    97.6% of the population of Frederica, DE has health coverage, with 33.3% on employee plans, 30.8% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 18.2% on non-group plans, and 3.73% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Delaware see 1,356 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,356 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2181 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 296 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.3% were men and 57.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18% under 18 years, 28.2% between 18 and 34 years, 33.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.3% were men and 57.7% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    2.36%
    Uninsured
    33.3%
    Employer Coverage
    30.8%
    Medicaid
    11.7%
    Medicare
    18.2%
    Non-Group
    3.73%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Frederica, DE declined by 38.4% from 3.82% to 2.36%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Frederica, DE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Frederica, DE employs 548 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Frederica, DE were Retail Trade (130 people), Educational Services (107 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (77 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($97,813), Educational Services ($62,917), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($62,308).

    Employment

    Occupations

    548
    2024 Value
    ± 187
    15.6%
    1 Year growth
    ± 41.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Frederica, DE grew at a rate of 15.6%, from 474 employees to 548 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Frederica, DE, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (115 people), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (60 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (58 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Frederica, DE.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Delaware (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    548
    2024 Value
    ± 187
    15.6%
    1 Year growth
    ± 41.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Frederica, DE grew at a rate of 15.6%, from 474 employees to 548 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Frederica, DE, are Retail Trade (130 people), Educational Services (107 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (77 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Frederica, DE, though some of these residents may live in Frederica, DE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $27,250
    Median earning men ± $61,040
    $42,444
    Median earning women ± $5,383

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($82,857), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($66,406), and Manufacturing ($54,500).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($98,438), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,948), and Retail Trade ($44,886).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.43%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 472k people employed in Delaware. This represents a 2.43% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.1%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Delaware.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Kamala Harris with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.904%).

    Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester are the senators currently representing the state of Delaware. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Frederica, DE is currently represented by Sarah McBride in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (56.5%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (41.8%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.904%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Kamala Harris with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.904%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Delaware for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Delaware

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    Chris Coons
    Senator from Delaware2
    Assumed office on November 15, 2010
    Elected to the seat to succeed Ted Kaufman, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Joe Biden, who had become Vice President of the United States.
    Lisa Blunt Rochester
    Senator from Delaware1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester are the senators currently representing Delaware.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Frederica, DE

    Sarah McBride
    District at-large Representative
    Democratic Party

    Frederica, DE is currently represented by Sarah McBride (Democratic Party).

    Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Frederica, DE have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Frederica, DE was $215,100 in 2024, which is 0.647 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $216,700 to $215,100, a 0.738% decrease. The homeownership rate in Frederica, DE is 74.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Frederica, DE have an average commute time of 24 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Frederica, DE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $215,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$26,543
    $297
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$99

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Frederica, DE the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Frederica, DE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    74.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 74.1% of the housing units in Frederica, DE were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.1%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Frederica, DE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $80,924
    Median Household Income
    ± $16,041
    401
    Number of Households
    ± 117

    In 2024, the median household income of the 401 households in Frederica, DE grew to $80,924 from the previous year's value of $70,288.

    The following chart displays the households in Frederica, DE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Frederica, DE is from Delaware.
    0.451
    2024 Wage GINI in Delaware
    0.456
    2023 Wage GINI in Delaware

    In 2024, the income inequality in Delaware was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.975% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Delaware was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Delaware in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Delaware across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (87.1%)
    2. Carpooled (12.5%)
    3. Worked At Home (0.348%)

    In 2024, 87.1% of workers in Frederica, DE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.5%) and those who worked at home (0.348%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    24 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Frederica, DE have a shorter commute time (24 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.698% of the workforce in Frederica, DE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Frederica, DE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Frederica, DE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Frederica, DE have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    6.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Frederica, DE (69 out of 1.06k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Frederica, DE is Other, followed by Hispanic and White.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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