Fredericksburg city, VA

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2023 Population

28,383

0.442% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

0.324% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

16.4%

9.13% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$85,368

2.3% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$461,500

5.27% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

14,882

0.929% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Fredericksburg city, VA had a population of 28.4k people with a median age of 31 and a median household income of $85,368. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Fredericksburg city, VA grew from 28,258 to 28,383, a 0.442% increase and its median household income grew from $83,445 to $85,368, a 2.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fredericksburg city, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.57%), Other (Hispanic) (5.83%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.71%).

None of the households in Fredericksburg city, VA 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.

92.1% of the residents in Fredericksburg city, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fredericksburg city, VA are University of Mary Washington (1,235 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Fredericksburg city, VA was $461,500, and the homeownership rate was 41.6%.

Most people in Fredericksburg city, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Fredericksburg city, VA was 2 cars per household.

Fredericksburg city, VA borders Spotsylvania County, VA and Stafford County, VA.

United States Virginia Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Population & Diversity

Fredericksburg city, VA is home to a population of 28.4k people, from which 92.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 12.3% of Fredericksburg city, VA residents were born outside of the country (3.48k people).

In 2023, there were 2.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.8k people) in Fredericksburg city, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.62k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.15k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.1%

2023 Citizenship

92.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 92.1% of Fredericksburg city, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Fredericksburg city, VA was 92.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fredericksburg city, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
15.8k ± 198
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.62k ± 540
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.15k ± 545

12.4%

Hispanic Population

3.51k people

12.4% of the people in Fredericksburg city, VA are hispanic (3.51k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Fredericksburg city, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
107,605 ± 8,003 people
India
98,735 ± 7,670 people
Mexico
59,855 ± 5,986 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,605 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,735 and Mexico with 59,855.

Foreign-Born Population

12.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.48k people

11.1%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.14k people

As of 2023, 12.3% of Fredericksburg city, VA residents (3.48k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fredericksburg city, VA was 11.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,068 ± 305
Gulf War (1990s)
390 ± 199
Vietnam
367 ± 118

Fredericksburg city, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.74 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Fredericksburg city, VA employs 14.9k people. The largest industries in Fredericksburg city, VA are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,067 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,668 people), and Retail Trade (1,655 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($115,494), Public Administration ($95,263), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($92,462).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,674. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

14.9k

2023 Value

± 1,019

0.929%

1 Year growth

± 9.65%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Fredericksburg city, VA grew at a rate of 0.929%, from 14.7k employees to 14.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fredericksburg city, VA, are Management Occupations (1,836 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,408 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,407 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fredericksburg city, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

14.9k

2023 Value

± 1,019

0.929%

1 Year growth

± 9.65%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Fredericksburg city, VA grew at a rate of 0.929%, from 14.7k employees to 14.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fredericksburg city, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,067 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,668 people), and Retail Trade (1,655 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fredericksburg city, VA, though some of these residents may live in Fredericksburg city, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,664

Median earning men ± $9,907

$41,599

Median earning women ± $8,167

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($182,557), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($104,792), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($96,806).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($89,297), Wholesale Trade ($80,123), and Construction ($72,692).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% 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 10.8%.

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

Establishments by Size

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$404k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$144k
Retail Trade
$130k
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Fredericksburg County, VA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 66.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.86%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members 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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (66.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (31.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.86%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Fredericksburg County, VA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

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 Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

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

Education

In 2022, universities in Fredericksburg city, VA awarded 1,235 degrees. The student population of Fredericksburg city, VA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,379 male students and 2,378 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fredericksburg city, VA are White (856 and 69.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (136 and 11.1%), Black or African American (95 and 7.73%), and Two or More Races (59 and 4.8%).

The largest universities in Fredericksburg city, VA by number of degrees awarded are University of Mary Washington (1,235 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Fredericksburg city, VA are General Business Administration & Management (161 and 13%), General Psychology (96 and 7.77%), and General Biological Sciences (92 and 7.45%).

The median tuition cost in Fredericksburg city, VA for a public four year colleges is $8,938 for in-state students and $25,858 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Fredericksburg city, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,757 (36.7% men and 63.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,757 students enrolled in Fredericksburg city, VA, 36.7% men and 63.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,427 records, of which 63.7% were women and 36.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
96 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
92 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
126 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Fredericksburg city, VA was General Psychology with 96 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Fredericksburg city, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Mary Washington

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,235 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Mary Washington with 1,235 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 377 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fredericksburg city, VA, which is 0.439 times less than the 858 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 856 degrees mean that there were 6.29 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 136 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,938) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($5,356) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.884% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.904% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.71M), Bachelors Degree (1.47M), and Some college (1.4M).

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 Fredericksburg city, VA was $461,500 in 2023, which is 1.52 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $438,400 to $461,500, a 5.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Fredericksburg city, VA is 41.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Fredericksburg city, VA have an average commute time of 32.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fredericksburg city, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Fredericksburg city, VA is $85,368. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Fredericksburg city, VA was Census Tract 1 with a value of $115,804, followed by Census Tract 5 and Census Tract 4, with respective values of $107,560 and $82,244.

In 2023, 20% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Fredericksburg city, VA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.17%.

Housing

Property

$461,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$22,699

$4,756

Median Property Taxes

±$490

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 Fredericksburg city, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

41.6%

Homeownership

2023

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 41.6% of the housing units in Fredericksburg city, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 38.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fredericksburg city, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1
Census Tract 5
Census Tract 4

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Fredericksburg city, VA was Census Tract 1 with a value of $115,804, followed by Census Tract 5 and Census Tract 4, with respective values of $107,560 and $82,244.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Fredericksburg city, VA 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.

$85,368

Median Household Income

± $4,625

11.4k

Number of Households

± 881

In 2023, the median household income of the 11.4k households in Fredericksburg city, VA grew to $85,368 from the previous year's value of $83,445.

The following chart displays the households in Fredericksburg city, VA 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Fredericksburg city, VA is from Virginia.

0.475

2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.164% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (65%)
Worked At Home (14.2%)
Carpooled (12.2%)

In 2023, 65% of workers in Fredericksburg city, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.2%) and those who carpooled to work (12.2%).

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

32.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fredericksburg city, VA have a longer commute time (32.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 8.27% of the workforce in Fredericksburg city, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 20% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Fredericksburg city, VA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.17%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

16.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fredericksburg city, VA (4.28k out of 26.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fredericksburg city, VA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 20.8% of the children was living in poverty in Fredericksburg city, VA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

92.1% of the population of Fredericksburg city, VA has health coverage, with 52% on employee plans, 14.4% on Medicaid, 8.07% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 4.76% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Fredericksburg city, VA see 719 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.55% increase from the previous year (708 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 489 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 123 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

719 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Fredericksburg city, VA

Primary care physicians in Fredericksburg city, VA see an average of 719 patients per year. This represents a 1.55% increase from the previous year (708 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Fredericksburg city, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 32.1% between 18 and 34 years, 33.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.93%

Uninsured

52%

Employer Coverage

14.4%

Medicaid

8.07%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

4.76%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fredericksburg city, VA declined by 6.57% from 8.49% to 7.93%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 74.3 in Fredericksburg city, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Fredericksburg city, VA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.2% in Fredericksburg city, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Fredericksburg city, VA.