Fredericksburg, VA Demographics

A map of Fredericksburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	15,787	15,201	54.7%	54.3%
Black	5,603	5,956	19.4%	21.3%
Hispanic	3,628	3,472	12.6%	12.4%
Multiracial	2,487	1,638	8.6%	5.9%
Asian	1,140	1,325	3.9%	4.7%
Native American/Other	228	390	0.8%	1.4%

Fredericksburg, Virginia has an estimated population of 28,873, an increase from the 27,982 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.7% White, 19.4% Black, 12.6% Hispanic, 8.6% Multiracial, 3.9% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fredericksburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fredericksburg is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fredericksburg, that probability was 63.8% in 2020 and 63.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fredericksburg is ranked the 40th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 places. 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 was ranked the 40th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fredericksburg's White Population

15,787 residents of Fredericksburg, or 54.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fredericksburg is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Fredericksburg ranks 500th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fredericksburg's White population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Fredericksburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 54.7%.

Fredericksburg is more White than neighboring Falmouth (44.6% White), Southern Gateway (37.1% White), Stafford Courthouse (35.2% White), and Passapatanzy (40% White). Fredericksburg is less White than neighboring Spotsylvania Courthouse (68.6% White).

Fredericksburg's Black Population

5,603 residents of Fredericksburg, or 19.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fredericksburg is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Fredericksburg ranks 165th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fredericksburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. Black residents' share of Fredericksburg's population has decreased from 21.3% to 19.4%.

Fredericksburg is more Black than neighboring Spotsylvania Courthouse (13.7% Black), and Passapatanzy (11.2% Black). Fredericksburg is less Black than neighboring Falmouth (27.6% Black), Southern Gateway (27.3% Black), and Stafford Courthouse (39.6% Black).

Fredericksburg's Asian Population

1,140 residents of Fredericksburg, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fredericksburg is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Fredericksburg ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fredericksburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. Asian residents' share of Fredericksburg's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.9%.

Fredericksburg is more Asian than neighboring Falmouth (3% Asian), Southern Gateway (3.6% Asian), Stafford Courthouse (0.6% Asian), Spotsylvania Courthouse (1.4% Asian), and Passapatanzy (0% Asian).

Fredericksburg's Hispanic Population

3,628 residents of Fredericksburg, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fredericksburg is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Fredericksburg ranks 127th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fredericksburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Fredericksburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.6%.

Fredericksburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Stafford Courthouse (12% Hispanic), and Spotsylvania Courthouse (12.5% Hispanic). Fredericksburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Falmouth (20.1% Hispanic), and Passapatanzy (37.8% Hispanic).

Fredericksburg's Native American/Other Population

228 residents of Fredericksburg, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fredericksburg is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Fredericksburg ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fredericksburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fredericksburg's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.8%.

Fredericksburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Falmouth (0% Native American/Other), Southern Gateway (0% Native American/Other), Spotsylvania Courthouse (0.6% Native American/Other), and Passapatanzy (0% Native American/Other). Fredericksburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stafford Courthouse (2.9% Native American/Other).

Fredericksburg's Multiracial Population

2,487 residents of Fredericksburg, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fredericksburg is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Fredericksburg ranks 106th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fredericksburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 51.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Fredericksburg's population has increased from 5.9% to 8.6%.

Fredericksburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Falmouth (4.8% Multiracial), and Spotsylvania Courthouse (3.3% Multiracial). Fredericksburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Southern Gateway (19.3% Multiracial), Stafford Courthouse (9.7% Multiracial), and Passapatanzy (11% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.