Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Frederick, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,651

Median Agei

36.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.6%11,754

Hispanic/Latino

19.5%3,245

Two or More

4.2%698

Asian

4.1%689

Black

0.7%120

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%77

Other

0.4%66

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%543

High School Diploma

18.7%2,139

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%734

Some College (1+ yr)

15.5%1,767

Associate's Degree

11.4%1,305

Bachelor's Degree

24.7%2,821

Master's Degree

10.8%1,239

Professional Degree

2%230

Doctorate

0.9%105

HS or Higher

95.2%

BA or Higher

38.5%

Graduate+

13.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$568,300

Median Renti

$2,381

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

95%5,490

Renter-Occupied

5%287

Total Units

5,930

Homeownership

95%

Vacancy Rate

2.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%77

$100K–$150K

0.1%7

$150K–$200K

2.3%127

$200K–$300K

3.4%185

$300K–$500K

27.4%1,506

$500K–$1M

62.6%3,439

$1M+

2.7%149

Rent Distribution

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

249

Year Built

2020 or later

9.9%590

2010–2019

32.8%1,947

2000–2009

40.4%2,397

1990–1999

9.3%553

1980–1989

2.8%169

1970–1979

1.2%73

1960–1969

0.2%10

1950–1959

0.7%43

1940–1949

0.5%29

1939 or earlier

2%119

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.1%5,090

Electricity

11%633

Solar

0.7%43

Bottled/LP Gas

0.1%7

Wood

0.1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$129,460

Mean Household Incomei

$143,682

Per Capita Incomei

$50,814

Poverty Ratei

3.3%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

9,627

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.2%70

$10K–$15K

0.8%49

$15K–$20K

1.1%63

$20K–$25K

0.9%54

$25K–$30K

0.9%51

$30K–$35K

0.5%31

$35K–$40K

1%55

$40K–$45K

0.4%23

$45K–$50K

1%57

$50K–$60K

3.3%189

$60K–$75K

6.7%385

$75K–$100K

14.8%854

$100K–$125K

14.6%845

$125K–$150K

13.6%784

$150K–$200K

19%1,100

$200K+

20.2%1,167

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$431/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers17 homes88% occupied$431/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $129,460/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $39K/yr

73%

Very low income$39K–$65K/yr

27%

Who Receives This Housing

100% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

53% of subsidized households are minority

3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7634.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

240

Germany

United Kingdom

India

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,190

Avg. Commutei

32 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,300

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,062(8.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured