Frederick, MD Demographics
A map of Frederick's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 38,221 | 48.9% |
Hispanic | 16,368 | 20.9% |
Black | 14,526 | 18.6% |
Asian | 4,425 | 5.7% |
Multiracial | 3,925 | 5.0% |
Native American/Other | 706 | 0.9% |
Frederick, Maryland had a population of 78,171 in 2020. It was 48.9% White, 18.6% Black, 5.7% Asian, 20.9% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Frederick, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, Frederick is the 6th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Frederick's White Population
38,221 residents of Frederick identify as White, or 48.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Frederick roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Frederick is ranked #385 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Frederick is less White than neighboring Ballenger Creek (49.8% White), Bartonsville (60.2% White), Walkersville (77.7% White), Spring Ridge (75.9% White), and Braddock Heights (84.2% White).
Frederick's Black Population
14,526 residents of Frederick identify as Black, or 18.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Frederick slightly less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Frederick is ranked #177 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Frederick is more Black than neighboring Bartonsville (13.7% Black), Walkersville (5.6% Black), Spring Ridge (6.4% Black), and Braddock Heights (2.4% Black). Frederick is less Black than neighboring Ballenger Creek (19.4% Black).
Frederick's Asian Population
4,425 residents of Frederick identify as Asian, or 5.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Frederick roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Frederick is ranked #104 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Frederick is more Asian than neighboring Walkersville (2.9% Asian), Spring Ridge (4.2% Asian), and Braddock Heights (2% Asian). Frederick is less Asian than neighboring Ballenger Creek (7.7% Asian), and Bartonsville (9% Asian).
Frederick's Hispanic Population
16,368 residents of Frederick identify as Hispanic, or 20.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Frederick slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Frederick is ranked #51 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Frederick is more Hispanic than neighboring Ballenger Creek (16.3% Hispanic), Bartonsville (11.2% Hispanic), Walkersville (7.7% Hispanic), Spring Ridge (7.9% Hispanic), and Braddock Heights (7.5% Hispanic).
Frederick's Native American/Other Population
706 residents of Frederick identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Frederick roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Frederick is ranked #143 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Frederick is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bartonsville (0.8% Native American/Other), Spring Ridge (0.4% Native American/Other), and Braddock Heights (0.7% Native American/Other). Frederick is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ballenger Creek (1.1% Native American/Other).
Frederick's Multiracial Population
3,925 residents of Frederick identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Frederick roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Frederick is ranked #172 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Frederick is more Multiracial than neighboring Braddock Heights (3% Multiracial). Frederick is less Multiracial than neighboring Ballenger Creek (5.9% Multiracial), Bartonsville (5.1% Multiracial), Walkersville (5.3% Multiracial), and Spring Ridge (5.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.