Fredericksburg, VA

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2024 Population

28,873

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

32.1

3.55% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

13.2%

19.5% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$86,071

0.823% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$483,700

4.81% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

15,256

2.51% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Fredericksburg, 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.

92.5% of the residents in Fredericksburg, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fredericksburg, VA are University of Mary Washington (1,048 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Fredericksburg, VA was $483,700, and the homeownership rate was 39.7%.

Most people in Fredericksburg, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Fredericksburg, VA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Fredericksburg, VA is home to a population of 28.9k people, from which 92.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 12.1% of Fredericksburg, VA residents were born outside of the country (3.51k people).

In 2024, there were 2.82 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.8k people) in Fredericksburg, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.16k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.5%

2024 Citizenship

92.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92.5% of Fredericksburg, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Fredericksburg, VA was 92.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fredericksburg, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
15.8k ± 255
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.6k ± 567
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
2.16k ± 559

12.6%

Hispanic Population

3.63k people

12.6% of the people in Fredericksburg, VA are hispanic (3.63k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Fredericksburg, VA 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 Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
108,778 ± 8,047 people
India
98,440 ± 7,659 people
Mexico
58,677 ± 5,927 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 108,778 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,440 and Mexico with 58,677.

Foreign-Born Population

12.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.51k people

12.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.48k people

As of 2024, 12.1% of Fredericksburg, VA residents (3.51k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fredericksburg, VA was 12.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,277 ± 319
Vietnam
381 ± 137
Gulf War (1990s)
374 ± 191

Fredericksburg, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.35 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Fredericksburg, VA.

Health

92.3% of the population of Fredericksburg, VA has health coverage, with 52.6% on employee plans, 14.2% on Medicaid, 8.29% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 4.51% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1,341 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,341 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1329 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 379 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 31.3% between 18 and 34 years, 33.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.73%

Uninsured

52.6%

Employer Coverage

14.2%

Medicaid

8.29%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

4.51%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fredericksburg, VA declined by 2.61% from 7.93% to 7.73%.

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

Economy

The economy of Fredericksburg, VA employs 15.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Fredericksburg, VA were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,839 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,713 people), and Educational Services (1,533 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($188,571), Utilities ($118,563), and Public Administration ($102,383).

Employment

Occupations

15.3k

2024 Value

± 1,102

2.51%

1 Year growth

± 9.71%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fredericksburg, VA grew at a rate of 2.51%, from 14.9k employees to 15.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fredericksburg, VA, are Management Occupations (1,591 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,519 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,339 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fredericksburg, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (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

15.3k

2024 Value

± 1,102

2.51%

1 Year growth

± 9.71%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fredericksburg, VA grew at a rate of 2.51%, from 14.9k employees to 15.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fredericksburg, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,839 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,713 people), and Educational Services (1,533 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fredericksburg, VA, though some of these residents may live in Fredericksburg, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$64,975

Median earning men ± $8,846

$43,331

Median earning women ± $5,488

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($192,813), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($149,083), and Public Administration ($113,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($92,321), Construction ($81,364), and Wholesale Trade ($72,171).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

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

Voting results are not available for Fredericksburg, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.905%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Fredericksburg, VA awarded 1,048 degrees. The student population of Fredericksburg, VA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,364 male students and 2,462 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fredericksburg, VA are White (695 and 67%), Hispanic or Latino (127 and 12.2%), Black or African American (78 and 7.52%), and Asian (46 and 4.44%).

The largest universities in Fredericksburg, VA by number of degrees awarded are University of Mary Washington (1,048 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Fredericksburg, VA are General Business Administration & Management (186 and 17.7%), General Biological Sciences (86 and 8.21%), and General Psychology (73 and 6.97%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $9,117 for in-state students and $22,295 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Fredericksburg, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 3,826 (35.7% men and 64.3% 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 2024 there were 3,826 students enrolled in Fredericksburg, VA, 35.7% men and 64.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,269 records, of which 65.3% were women and 34.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
137 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
86 degrees awarded
General Psychology
73 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Fredericksburg, VA was General Business Administration & Management with 137 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Mary Washington

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,048 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Mary Washington with 1,048 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 396 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fredericksburg, VA, which is 0.607 times less than the 652 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 695 degrees mean that there were 5.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 127 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 ($9,117) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($5,788) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Fredericksburg, VA was $483,700 in 2024, which is 1.45 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $461,500 to $483,700, a 4.81% increase. The homeownership rate in Fredericksburg, VA is 39.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Fredericksburg, VA have an average commute time of 31.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fredericksburg, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$483,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$24,982

$4,657

Median Property Taxes

±$537

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

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

Rent vs Own

39.7%

Homeownership

2024

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 39.7% of the housing units in Fredericksburg, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 41.6%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$86,071

Median Household Income

± $6,832

11.7k

Number of Households

± 886

In 2024, the median household income of the 11.7k households in Fredericksburg, VA grew to $86,071 from the previous year's value of $85,368.

The following chart displays the households in Fredericksburg, 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, VA is from Virginia.

0.47

2024 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.472

2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2024, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (65.2%)
Worked At Home (16.9%)
Carpooled (10.3%)

In 2024, 65.2% of workers in Fredericksburg, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.9%) and those who carpooled to work (10.3%).

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

31.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fredericksburg, VA have a longer commute time (31.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 7.68% of the workforce in Fredericksburg, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Fredericksburg, 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, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fredericksburg, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fredericksburg, VA (3.53k out of 26.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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.