Frederica Authority

Frederica is a upper-middle-income small town of 1,062 with home prices 1.6× below the Delaware median.

Frederica, Delaware

Frederica is one of the smaller incorporated places in Kent County, Delaware, with a population of 1,062. Households here earn a median of $80,924.

Definition and scope

Frederica sits within Kent County, Delaware, one of Delaware's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District (not on file) and is part of the Dover, DE metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Frederica has approximately 1,062 residents. The median age is 36.7 years. Roughly 74% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $215,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 45.7%
• Black or African American: 23.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
• Asian: 0.2%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Frederica is $80,924. Poverty rate stands at 6.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.0%. Educational attainment: 31.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Frederica:

• Public schools: 1
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Kimbowrosa Farm Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Kent County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Newark, Delaware.

Geography and climate

Frederica sits at an elevation of 25 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Delaware State Authority — state-level reference for Delaware.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.