Frederick, Colorado Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Frederick, Colorado is 15,893 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 49th-largest city in Colorado. The median household income is $135,316, the median home value is $529,800, and the median age is 37.1.
The population has grown 105.8% since 2010 (8,715 → 17,937).
15,893
Population
1045
People / sq mi
$135,316
Median Income
$529,800
Median Home Value
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Frederick covers 15.2 sq mi of land at 1045 people per square mile.
About Frederick, CO
Homeownership is the standout figure in Frederick: 95.8% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Frederick is a city in Colorado with a population of 15,893. It ranks #49 among cities in Colorado by population.
Households take in a median $135,316, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 2.5%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $529,800, with typical rent around $2,252.
36.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, near the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 17.5%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Frederick, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Frederick town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Frederick town had a population of 8,715 in 2010 and 17,937 in 2024, a 2.1× growth over 14 years. The peak was 17,937 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 5.31%.
17,937
Population (2024)
8,715
Population (2010)
17,937
Peak (2024)
5.31%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,715 |
| 2011 | 8,958 |
| 2012 | 9,380 |
| 2013 | 10,143 |
| 2014 | 10,886 |
| 2015 | 11,401 |
| 2016 | 12,177 |
| 2017 | 12,832 |
| 2018 | 13,478 |
| 2019 | 13,960 |
| 2020 | 14,722 |
| 2021 | 15,792 |
| 2022 | 17,145 |
| 2023 | 17,675 |
| 2024 | 17,937 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$135,316
Median Household Income
$51,107
Per Capita Income
2.5%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$529,800
Median Home Value
$2,252
Median Rent
95.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.6%
High School+
36.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
72.9%
Public Transit
17.5%
Work From Home
31.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
42.8%
Foreign Born
92.2%
Non-English at Home
9.4%
Veterans
7.8%
With Disability
96.0%
Health Insurance
98.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.4% |
| Manufacturing | 15.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.7% |
| Construction | 8.1% |
| Retail Trade | 6.3% |
| Information | 5.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.9% |
| Public Administration | 4.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 4.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frederick, Colorado has a population of 15,893 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 49th-largest city in Colorado.
The median household income in Frederick, Colorado is $135,316, with 2.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Frederick, Colorado is $529,800, with median monthly rent at $2,252 and a homeownership rate of 95.8%.
The median age in Frederick, Colorado is 37.1 years. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.
The population has grown 105.8% since 2010 (8,715 → 17,937).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.