Frederica, DE

Census Place

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2023 Population

972

2.9% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chris Coons

Democratic Party

US Senator

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Party

US Representative

Sarah McBride

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

27.8

12% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

7.92%

5.6% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$70,288

11.2% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$216,700

10.2% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

474

2.07% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Frederica, DE had a population of 972 people with a median age of 27.8 and a median household income of $70,288. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Frederica, DE declined from 1,001 to 972, a −2.9% decrease and its median household income grew from $63,200 to $70,288, a 11.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Frederica, DE are White (Non-Hispanic) (46.3%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (28.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.9%), Other (Hispanic) (3.19%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (2.98%).

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 2023, the median property value in Frederica, DE was $216,700, and the homeownership rate was 75.1%.

Most people in Frederica, DE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Frederica, DE was 5 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Frederica, DE is home to a population of 972 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.78% of Frederica, DE residents were born outside of the country (27 people).

In 2023, there were 1.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (450 people) in Frederica, DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 274 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 164 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

99.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Frederica, DE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Frederica, DE was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Frederica, DE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Frederica, DE

White (Non-Hispanic)
450 ± 157
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
274 ± 327
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
164 ± 113

8.33%

Hispanic Population

81 people

8.33% of the people in Frederica, DE are hispanic (81 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Delaware.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
15,383 ± 3,022 people
India
11,725 ± 2,643 people
Guatemala
6,344 ± 1,949 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Delaware was Mexico, the natal country of 15,383 Delaware residents, followed by India with 11,725 and Guatemala with 6,344.

Foreign-Born Population

2.78%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

27 people

0.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4 people

As of 2023, 2.78% of Frederica, DE residents (27 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Frederica, DE was 0.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Frederica, DE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
22 ± 27
Vietnam
18 ± 24
Gulf War (2001-)
9 ± 22

Frederica, DE has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Frederica, DE employs 474 people. In 2023, the largest industries in Frederica, DE were Accommodation & Food Services (97 people), Retail Trade (96 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (85 people), and the highest paying industries were Health Care & Social Assistance ($105,667), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($92,500), and Manufacturing ($54,500).

Employment

Occupations

474

2023 Value

± 162

−2.07%

1 Year decline

± 46.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Frederica, DE declined at a rate of −2.07%, from 484 employees to 474 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Frederica, DE, are Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (66 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (51 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (44 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Frederica, DE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Delaware.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

474

2023 Value

± 162

−2.07%

1 Year decline

± 46.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Frederica, DE declined at a rate of −2.07%, from 484 employees to 474 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Frederica, DE, are Accommodation & Food Services (97 people), Retail Trade (96 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (85 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$4,514

Median earning men ± $47,063

$43,239

Median earning women ± $14,659

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($105,583), Public Administration ($80,357), and Manufacturing ($54,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($95,625), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,106), and Retail Trade ($47,500).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Delaware.

Y-Axis

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Frederica, DE. Showing the available data for Delaware.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (56.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.8%)
Republican Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Delaware

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Delaware.

Chris Coons

Senator from Delaware

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 Delaware

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Delaware over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Delaware.

Measure

In 2023, 0.563% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.683% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Delaware.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (237k), Some college (165k), and Bachelors Degree (153k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Frederica, DE was $216,700 in 2023, which is 0.714 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $196,700 to $216,700, a 10.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Frederica, DE is 75.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Frederica, DE have an average commute time of 19.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Frederica, DE is higher than the national average, with an average of 5 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$216,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$34,175

$260

Median Property Taxes

±$87

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 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

75.1%

Homeownership

2023

60.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 75.1% of the housing units in Frederica, DE were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Frederica, DE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$70,288

Median Household Income

± $10,807

346

Number of Households

± 92

In 2023, the median household income of the 346 households in Frederica, DE grew to $70,288 from the previous year's value of $63,200.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Frederica, DE is from Delaware.

0.456

2023 Wage GINI in Delaware

0.457

2022 Wage GINI in Delaware

In 2023, the income inequality in Delaware was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.24% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Delaware was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (83.3%)
Carpooled (15.3%)
Other (1.36%)

In 2023, 83.3% of workers in Frederica, DE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.3%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (1.36%).

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.

Commute Time

19.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Frederica, DE have a shorter commute time (19.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.971% 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.

Car Ownership

5 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 5 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.92% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Frederica, DE (77 out of 972 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 25 - 34.

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

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.2% of the population of Frederica, DE has health coverage, with 34% on employee plans, 34.9% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 2.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Delaware see 1,356 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.8% increase from the previous year (1,332 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2181 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 309 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.7% were men and 55.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 29.9% between 18 and 34 years, 28.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.7% were men and 55.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.82%

Uninsured

34%

Employer Coverage

34.9%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

2.29%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Frederica, DE declined by 6.1% from 4.07% to 3.82%.

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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