Frederick, Maryland
Frederick: The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.
About
Frederick is a city located in the county of Frederick in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 65,239 and a population density of 1,086 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 73,308 inhabitants.
The city was created 281 years ago in 1744.
Quick Facts about Frederick
| Population | 73,308 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maryland (United States) |
| County | Frederick County |
| Postal code | 21702, 21704, 21701, 21703 |
| Phone Area Codes | 240, 301 |
| Area | 60.09 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.4143,-77.4105 |
| Altitude | 302 feet / 92 meters |
| Capital city | Frederick is capital of Frederick County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1745 (281 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone, America/New_York, UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time | 18:00:14 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,220 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.01% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Frederick is located at 39°24'51"N 77°24'38"W (39.4142700, -77.4105400).
Frederick map
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Weather
Rain showers likely before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Frederick
Official Website- Aquiraz
- Landau in der Pfalz
- Schifferstadt
Demographics
The population of Frederick increased by 11.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65,239 | - | census |
| 2011 | 65,954 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 66,402 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 66,827 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 68,275 | 2.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 69,372 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 69,881 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 70,947 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 71,945 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 72,244 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 73,308 | 1.45% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Frederick
1Baker Park
121 N Bentz St, Frederick, MD 21701, United States View details
Phone: +13016001492 | Website available
2Carroll Creek Park
Carroll Creek Linear Park, Frederick, MD 21701, United States View details
Phone: +13016001380 | Website available
3Monocacy National Battlefield
5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704, United States View details
Phone: +13016623515 | Website available
4Ballenger Creek Park
5420 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD 21703, United States View details
Phone: +13016001646 | Website available
5Scenic View
Frederick, MD 21704, United States View details
Where to Eat in Frederick
1Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
5621 Spectrum Dr, Frederick, MD 21703, United States View details
Phone: +13016625922 | Website available
2Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
7408 Shockley Dr, Frederick, MD 21704, United States View details
Phone: +13016824405 | Website available
3Silver Diner- Frederick
5120 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 21704, United States View details
Phone: +13016949501 | Website available
4Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
5582 Spectrum Dr, Frederick, MD 21703, United States View details
Phone: +13016201081 | Website available
5Waffle House
8906 Fingerboard Rd, Frederick, MD 21704, United States View details
Phone: +13018740625 | Website available
Where to Stay in Frederick
1Sleep Inn
5361 Spectrum Dr, Frederick, MD 21703, United States View details
Phone: +13016682003 | Website available
2Residence Inn by Marriott Frederick
5230 Westview Dr, Frederick, MD 21703, United States View details
Phone: +13013600010 | Website available
3Extended Stay America - Frederick Westview Dr.
5240 Westview Dr, Frederick, MD 21703, United States View details
Phone: +13016680808 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Frederick
1City Hall Of Frederick
101 N Court St, Frederick, MD 21701 View details
Phone: +13016001380 | Website available
2USDA APHIS PPQ
69 Thomas Johnson Dr, Frederick, MD 21702, United States View details
Phone: +12027202791 | Website available
3Frederick County Agricultural
12 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701, United States View details
Phone: +13016001474
4USDA Rural Development
92 Thomas Johnson Dr, Frederick, MD 21702, United States View details
Phone: +13016947522 | Website available
5USDA Rural Development
198 Thomas Johnson Dr, Frederick, MD 21702, United States View details
Phone: +13016947522 | Website available
6Go Ape
241 E 4th St, Frederick, MD 21701, United States View details
Phone: +18009718271 | Website available
People born in Frederick (96)
People born in Frederick, including geophysicist Don L. Anderson, politician Thomas W. Cumming, politician Enoch Louis Lowe, .
More notable people
- Michael Beasley (American basketball player) he was born in 09/01/1989
- Charles Mathias (American politician (1922-2010)) he was born in 24/07/1922
- Christopher Boyes (Sound engineer) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Lester Bowie (American jazz trumpet player and composer (1941-1999)) he was born in 11/10/1941
- Terence Morris (American basketball player) he was born in 11/01/1979
- Francis Brengle (American politician (1807-1846)) he was born in 26/11/1807
- Shawn Hatosy (American actor) he was born in 29/12/1975
- Elwell Stephen Otis (Union Army general) he was born in 25/03/1838
- Shadrach Bond (American politician: 1st Governor of Illinois; Illinois Territory congressman (1773-1832)) he was born in 24/11/1773
- Jacob Michael Kunkel (American politician (1822-1870)) he was born in 13/07/1822
- William Schley (American politician (1786-1858)) he was born in 10/12/1786
- Charles Richard Anders (composer) he was born in 29/07/1929
- Daniel Sheffey (American politician (1770-1830)) he was born in 01/01/1770
- George Baer (politician from Frederick (1763-1834)) he was born in 01/01/1763
- Roger Nelson (American politician (1759-1815)) he was born in 01/01/1759
- John Lee (U.S. Representative from Maryland (1788-1871)) he was born in 30/01/1788
- John Ritchie (U.S. Representative from Maryland (1831-1887)) he was born in 12/08/1831
- Henry S. Geyer (American politician (1790-1859)) he was born in 09/12/1790
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Frederick, MD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 455901 | The Temple-A Paul Mitchell Partner School | Frederick (MD) | 21701 |
| 162760 | Hood College | Frederick (MD) | 21701 |
| 455017 | Frederick School of Cosmetology | Frederick (MD) | 21701 |
| 482103 | Finger Lakes School of Massage | FREDERICK (MD) | 21703-3030 |
| 162557 | Frederick Community College | Frederick (MD) | 21702-2964 |
Nearby Transit Stations (27)
Rail and bus stations connected to Frederick, MD. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRC | Frederick, MD | 100 South East Street | RAIL |
| FRR | Frederick Airport, MD | 1341 Hughes Ford Road | BUS |
| HFY | Harpers Ferry | Potomac St. & Shenandoah St. | RAIL |
| HAG | Hagerstown, MD | 123 West Franklin Street | BUS |
| RKV | Rockville station | 251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Frederick.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick Post Office | Frederick (MD) | 21701 |
| College Esta Post Office | Frederick (MD) | 21702 |
| Braddock Heigh Post Office | Braddock Heights (MD) | 21714 |
| Buckeystown Post Office | Buckeystown (MD) | 21717 |
| Walkersvill Post Office | Walkersville (MD) | 21793 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Frederick, Colorado settlement in Weld County, Colorado, United States with a population of 11,515 people.
- Frederick, Oklahoma city in Tillman County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 3,528 people.
- Frederick, Illinois unincorporated community in Illinois with a population of 156 people.
- Frederick, South Dakota town in Brown County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 61 people.
- Frederick, Kansas village in in Rice County, Kansas, United States with a population of 18 people.
Other cities in Frederick County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Frederick County , MD. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ballenger Creek | 18,274 | Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States |
| Green Valley | 12,262 | Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States |
| Thurmont | 7,070 | Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States |
| Brunswick | 6,652 | Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States |
| Walkersville | 6,574 | Town in Frederick County Maryland |
| Clover Hill | 3,542 | Census designated place |
| Brentwood | 3,439 | Town in Maryland |
| Emmitsburg | 3,270 | Town in Frederick County Maryland |
| Braddock Heights | 2,608 | Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States |
| Myersville | 1,884 | Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States |
| Woodsboro | 1,302 | Town in Frederick County Maryland |
| Morningside | 1,279 | Town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Rock Hall | 1,255 | Town of the United States |
| Buckeystown | 1,019 | Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States |
| New Market | 757 | Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States |
| Church Hill | 755 | Town in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Frederick distances to largest Maryland cities