Fredericksburg, Virginia
Fredericksburg: independent city in Virginia, United States
About
Fredericksburg is a city located in the county of City of Fredericksburg in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 24,286 and a population density of 892 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 29,492 inhabitants.
The city was created 335 years ago in 1690.
Quick Facts about Fredericksburg
| Population | 29,492 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| County | City of Fredericksburg |
| Different from | Frederick County, Frederick County |
| Postal code | 22401–22408 |
| Phone Area Codes | 540 |
| Area | 27.22 km2 |
| Has part | Fredericksburg Historic District |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.3032,-77.4605 |
| Named for | Frederick, Prince of Wales |
| Altitude | 59 feet / 18 meters |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 22:50:17 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,083 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 17.65% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 92℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Fredericksburg is located at 38°18'11"N 77°27'38"W (38.3031800, -77.4605400). It has 2 neighbors: Spotsylvania County and Stafford County.
Fredericksburg map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
7-Day Forecast- Fréjus
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Demographics
The population of Fredericksburg increased by 17.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,286 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,752 | 5.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,179 | 5.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,818 | 2.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,256 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,043 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,360 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,498 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 29,171 | 2.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 29,036 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 29,492 | 1.55% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Fredericksburg
1Old Mill Park
2201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, United States View details
Phone: +15403721086 | Website available
2Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
1013 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, United States View details
Phone: +15406933200 | Website available
3Alum Spring Park
1 Greenbrier Dr., Fredericksburg, VA 22401, United States View details
Phone: +15403721086 | Website available
4Sky Zone Trampoline Park
1410 Central Park Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, United States View details
Phone: +15403686390 | Website available
5Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center
1013 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, United States View details
Phone: +15406933200 | Website available
Where to Eat in Fredericksburg
1Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
10320 Spotsylvania Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22408, United States View details
Phone: +15408912022 | Website available
2Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
5200 Southpoint Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22407, United States View details
Phone: +15408917622 | Website available
3Sedona Taphouse
591 William St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, United States View details
Phone: +15409402294 | Website available
4Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
2811 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, United States View details
Phone: +15405480812 | Website available
5Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
1971 Carl D. Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, United States View details
Phone: +15407858352 | Website available
Where to Stay in Fredericksburg
1Hampton Inn & Suites Fredericksburg South
4800 Market St, Fredericksburg, VA 22408, United States View details
Phone: +15408985000 | Website available
2Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Fredericksburg South (I-95), VA
5327 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22408, United States View details
Phone: +15408981800 | Website available
3Hyatt Place Fredericksburg-Mary Washington
1241 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, United States View details
Phone: +15406543333 | Website available
4Red Roof Inn Fredericksburg North
386 Warrenton Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22405, United States View details
Phone: +15403716000 | Website available
5Holiday Inn Express Fredericksburg Southpoint, an IHG Hotel
5422 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22407, United States View details
Phone: +15408985550 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Fredericksburg
1LifeCare Medical Transports
1170 International Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22406, United States View details
Phone: +15407525883 | Website available
2Fredericksburg City Hall
715 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 View details
Phone: +15403721001 | Website available
3Fredericksburg Council Clerk
715 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 View details
Phone: +15403721010
4Spotsylvania County Visitors Center
4704 Southpoint Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22407, United States View details
Phone: +15405077090 | Website available
People born in Fredericksburg (99)
People born in Fredericksburg, including politician William P. Taylor, politician Philip Stuart, politician John Taliaferro, .
More notable people
- Robert Goodloe Harper (American politician (1765-1825)) he was born in 01/01/1765
- Hugh Scott (American politician (1900-1994)) he was born in 11/11/1900
- Henry Crist (American politician (1764-1844)) he was born in 20/10/1764
- William F. Gordon (American politician (1787-1858)) he was born in 13/01/1787
- Thomas Armat he was born in 25/10/1866
- Caressa Cameron (American model) she was born in 04/08/1987
- Jeff Rouse (American swimmer) he was born in 06/12/1970
- John Forsyth (American politician (1780-1841)) he was born in 22/10/1780
- Aylett Hawes Buckner (American politician (1816-1894)) he was born in 14/12/1816
- John M. Patton (American politician (1797-1858)) he was born in 10/08/1797
- C. O'Conor Goolrick (American politician (1876-1960)) he was born in 25/11/1876
- Charles F. Mercer (American politician (1778-1858)) he was born in 16/06/1778
- Dabney H. Maury (Confederate Army general) he was born in 21/05/1822
- James Beverley Sener (American politician (1837-1903)) he was born in 18/05/1837
- Nicholson Barney Adams (American university teacher (1895-1970)) he was born in 01/01/1895
- Gilchrist Porter (American politician (1817-1894)) he was born in 01/11/1817
- Seth Barton (Confederate Army general) he was born in 08/09/1829
- Fielding Lucas, Jr. (American cartographer) he was born in 03/09/1781
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fredericksburg, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232681 | University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg (VA) | 22401-5300 |
Nearby Transit Stations (18)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fredericksburg, VA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FBG | Fredericksburg | 200 Lafayette Blvd. | RAIL |
| QAN | Quantico | 550 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| WDB | Woodbridge station | 1040 Express Way | RAIL |
| LOR | Lorton station | 8006 Lorton Road | RAIL |
| CLP | Culpeper station | 109 South Commerce Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Fredericksburg.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg Post Office | Fredericksburg (VA) | 22401 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Fredericksburg, Texas city in Texas, United States with a population of 11,519 people.
- Fredericksburg, Iowa township in Chickasaw County, Iowa with a population of 916 people.
- Fredericksburg, Ohio village in Ohio, United States with a population of 414 people.
Distance to Other Cities
Fredericksburg distances to largest Virginia cities