Fredericksburg, VA Demographics

A map of Fredericksburg's Population by Race

Fredericksburg, Virginia had a population of 27,982 in 2020. It was 54.3% White, 21.3% Black, 4.7% Asian, 12.4% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 5.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fredericksburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Fredericksburg is the 40th 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).

Fredericksburg's White Population

15,201 residents of Fredericksburg identify as White, or 54.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Fredericksburg roughly similar to the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Fredericksburg is ranked #500 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fredericksburg is more White than neighboring Southern Gateway (43.1% White), and Stafford Courthouse (40.9% White). Fredericksburg is less White than neighboring Falmouth (58.9% White), Spotsylvania Courthouse (64.8% White), and Passapatanzy (68.8% White).

Fredericksburg's Black Population

5,956 residents of Fredericksburg identify as Black, or 21.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fredericksburg roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Fredericksburg is ranked #164 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fredericksburg is more Black than neighboring Falmouth (18.3% Black), Spotsylvania Courthouse (17.1% Black), and Passapatanzy (13.6% Black). Fredericksburg is less Black than neighboring Southern Gateway (29.9% Black), and Stafford Courthouse (32.6% Black).

Fredericksburg's Asian Population

1,325 residents of Fredericksburg identify as Asian, or 4.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fredericksburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Fredericksburg is ranked #133 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fredericksburg is more Asian than neighboring Falmouth (3.4% Asian), Southern Gateway (4.4% Asian), Stafford Courthouse (3.9% Asian), Spotsylvania Courthouse (1.2% Asian), and Passapatanzy (1.8% Asian).

Fredericksburg's Hispanic Population

3,472 residents of Fredericksburg identify as Hispanic, or 12.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fredericksburg roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Fredericksburg is ranked #127 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fredericksburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Falmouth (12.1% Hispanic), Spotsylvania Courthouse (8.6% Hispanic), and Passapatanzy (5.7% Hispanic). Fredericksburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Southern Gateway (13% Hispanic), and Stafford Courthouse (17% Hispanic).

Fredericksburg's Native American/Other Population

390 residents of Fredericksburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fredericksburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Fredericksburg is ranked #56 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fredericksburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Southern Gateway (1.3% Native American/Other), Stafford Courthouse (0.8% Native American/Other), and Spotsylvania Courthouse (0.9% Native American/Other). Fredericksburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Falmouth (1.7% Native American/Other), and Passapatanzy (1.8% Native American/Other).

Fredericksburg's Multiracial Population

1,638 residents of Fredericksburg identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fredericksburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Fredericksburg is ranked #95 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fredericksburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Falmouth (5.7% Multiracial), and Stafford Courthouse (4.8% Multiracial). Fredericksburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Southern Gateway (8.3% Multiracial), Spotsylvania Courthouse (7.4% Multiracial), and Passapatanzy (8.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.