Frederick County, Maryland
County
Overview
- County Name
- Frederick County
- State
- Maryland
- FIPS Code
- 24021
- State FIPS
- 24
- County FIPS
- 021
Geography
- Land Area
- 660.63 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.81 sq mi
- Total Area
- 667.43 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.470177
- Longitude
- -77.397636
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 271,074
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 205,425
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 242,184 | 89.3% |
| Hispanic | 28,890 | 10.7% |
| White | 189,378 | 69.9% |
| Black | 27,753 | 10.2% |
| Asian | 13,200 | 4.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 218 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,564 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 188,360 | 91.7% |
| Hispanic | 17,067 | 8.3% |
| White | 152,185 | 74.1% |
| Black | 23,451 | 11.4% |
| Asian | 10,953 | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,052 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 792 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 287,048
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $129,030
- Poverty Rate
- 5.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 16,959
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 193,768 | 67.5% |
| Black | 30,128 | 10.5% |
| Asian | 17,011 | 5.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 197,375
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 77,131 | 39.1% |
| Republican | 67,821 | 34.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 49,582 | 25.1% |
| Other | 917 | 0.5% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 94,864 | 48.1% |
| Female | 102,486 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 137,366 | 69.6% |
| Hispanic | 13,521 | 6.9% |
| Black | 13,387 | 6.8% |
| Asian | 6,827 | 3.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 106,865
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 79,830 | 58.1% |
| Hispanic | 4,809 | 35.6% |
| Black | 6,002 | 44.8% |
| Asian | 2,686 | 39.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 51,036 | 53.8% |
| Female | 55,825 | 54.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 39,132 (19.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 89,963 (45.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 108,924
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $475,280
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,896
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 67.4%
- Public Transit
- 1.1%
- Work From Home
- 21.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.