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Fredericksburg, TX
City in Gillespie County, Texas.
Population
11,419
Land area
9.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,195
ZIP codes
0
Fredericksburg and its ZIP codes
Fredericksburg at a glance
- Fredericksburg is about 10 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 245th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $64,534, 18% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $460,300 (62% above Texas) and median rent is $1,386 a month.
Local data for Fredericksburg, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fredericksburg, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,534
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$460,300
Median rent
$1,386/mo
Homeownership
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher
43.3%
Median age
48.5
Average commute
14.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,599), Mexican Americans (1,889), Irish Americans (1,337).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gillespie County. PPP loans are for Fredericksburg.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,500
12,576 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$97,669
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$282M
FY 2026, $10,552 per person
How people get to work
Fredericksburg, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.2%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home13.0%
Average one-way commute: 14.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fredericksburg, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
495
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
153
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 34°F
30.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fredericksburg, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Fredericksburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StonewallCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 15 |
| ComfortCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.5 |
| KerrvilleCity | 22 mi | 22.9 |
| HarperCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 56.6 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 5.3 |
| IngramCity | 25 mi | 1.5 |
| Johnson CityCity | 28 mi | 2 |
| BlancoCity | 29 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fredericksburg, TX in?
- Fredericksburg is in Gillespie County, Texas.
- What is the population of Fredericksburg, TX?
- About 11,419 people live in Fredericksburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fredericksburg?
- Nearby places include Stonewall (13 mi), Comfort (21 mi), Kerrville (22 mi), Harper (22 mi), Center Point (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023