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Frederick is a city in, and the county seat of, Frederick County, located in the northern part of the U.S. state of Maryland. With a population of 78,150 as of the 2022 US Census estimate, Frederick is the second largest incorporated city in Maryland, behind Baltimore.

History

Frederick was founded in 1745 by German-American settler Joseph Brunner. He named the area Frederick after Frederick Calvert, 6th Baron Baltimore, the family name of the proprietors of the Maryland colony from 1631 to 1771. Frederick was incorporated as a town in 1817 and became a city in 1818.

For more on the history of Frederick, visit the Frederick, Maryland Wikipedia page.

Geography

Frederick is located at 39°24′37′′N 77°24′43′′W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 27.20 square miles (70.4 km2), of which, 26.97 square miles (69.9 km2) is land and 0.23 square miles (0.6 km2) is water.

Notable Locations

Here are the GPS coordinates for some notable landmarks in Frederick:

• The Frederick News-Post - 351 Ballenger Center Dr, Frederick, MD 21703 (39°24'26.0"N 77°24'48.5"W)
• Weinberg Center for the Arts - 20 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701 (39°24'45.6"N 77°25'07.9"W)
• Harry Grove Stadium - 21 Stadium Dr, Frederick, MD 21703 (39°24'12.8"N 77°24'12.5"W)

The map above shows Frederick's location within Maryland.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 78,150 people and 30,103 households in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 61.3% White, 18.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 5.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.7% from other races, and 4.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.4% of the population.

The median income for a household in the city was $65,019. About 8.7% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line.

Economy

Frederick is an important commercial and industrial city. Major employers in the city include Fort Detrick, Frederick Memorial Hospital and NCI-Frederick, Leidos Biomedical Research, Frederick Community College, and AstraZeneca. Healthcare, life sciences, biotechnology are important sectors in the city's economy.

For more on Frederick's economy, visit the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce.

Attractions

Some of the top attractions and landmarks in Frederick include:

• Frederick Douglass National Historic Site: Preserves the home and surroundings of Frederick Douglass.
• C. Burr Artz Public Library: The Frederick County Public Library, located downtown.
• National Museum of Civil War Medicine: Covers the history of Civil War era medicine.
• Frederick Arts Council: Promotes the arts and culture of Frederick.

In addition to historic sites, Frederick offers shopping, dining, arts, and family-friendly activities. Downtown Frederick's Carroll Creek linear park features restaurants, boutiques, and public art.

Transportation

Frederick's transportation system includes:

• Frederick Municipal Airport - Located 3 miles southeast of downtown at 330 Aviation Way.
• TransIT: Frederick's public bus system with 7 local routes.
• MARC Train: Frederick is served by the Brunswick Line, providing service to Washington D.C., Baltimore, and other stations.
• Highways: Important roads include I-70, I-270, US 15, US 340, MD 26, and MD 144.

Education

Public schools in Frederick are operated by Frederick County Public Schools. The district has 13 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools serving the city.

For more on Frederick County Public Schools, visit their website.

Frederick is also home to several private schools, including:

• St. John Regional Catholic School
• Frederick Christian Academy
• Frederick Montessori School

Higher education institutions in Frederick include Hood College and Frederick Community College.

Sports

Frederick is home to several minor league and amateur sports teams, including:

• Frederick Keys: Minor League Baseball team, affiliated with the Baltimore Orioles.
• Frederick Indoor Sports Center: Hosts youth and adult sports leagues.
• Frederick Flight: Semi-professional football team in the Gridiron Developmental Football League.

The city also operates several public sports facilities such as community centers, pools, parks, and sports fields.

Local Resources

Here are some additional local resources in Frederick:

• City of Frederick - 101 N Court St, Frederick, MD 21701 - (301) 600-1390
• Frederick County Government - 12 East Church St, Frederick, MD 21701 - (301) 600-1100
• City of Frederick Facebook
• Frederick Keys - Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick MD 21703 - (301) 662-0013
• Visit Frederick - 151 S East St, Frederick, MD 21701 - (301) 600-2888

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