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Demographic Information
Downtown Frederick Statistics
Adapted from the 2003 Downtown Retail Market Analysis
- Daytime workforce: over 3,000
- 69% of households in Downtown Frederick's trade area visit downtown at least once per year
- Households visit downtown an average of 65 times per year for non-work activities
- Customers under 65 years old and with incomes over $40,000 are most likely to shop downtown
- 18-44 year olds are most likely to visit downtown
- Households with higher incomes visit downtown more often
- In 2003, downtown customers' mean income was $76,550; their median was $62,500
- Visitors cite historic ambience, distinctive restaurants and locally-owned specialty shops as Downtown Frederick's best attractions
Frederick City Statistics
Compiled by the City of Frederick Department of Economic Development
- Total population: 57,000+ in 2005
- Future population projections: 62,000 in 2010; 76,000 in 2020
- Total families: 13,800+ in 2005
- Families with children under 18: 7,900+ in 2005
- Average household size: 2.41
- Racial composition: 75% white, 14.7% Black, 0.3% American Indian, 4.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.0% Other Race, 3.1% Two or more Races in 2005
- Average household income: $65,309 in 2005
- 31.4% of households had incomes of $75,000+ in 2005
- Median property value, zipcode 21701 in 2005: $226,488
Frederick County Statistics
Compiled by Frederick County Office of Economic Development unless otherwise noted
- Total population: nearly 222,000 in 2005
- Future population projections: 243,200 in 2010; 265,600 in 2020
- 87% of population had high school degree or higher in 2000
- 30% had a bachelor's degree or higher in 2000
- Over 35% of Frederick County's population is between 18-44. According to retail analyst H. Blount Hunter, this group is the leading customer segment in downtown revitalization.
- 2.6 million tourists visit the Frederick area on an annual basis, according to 2003 Downtown Retail Market Analysis
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