Frederickson, Washington

Frederickson, Washington
CDP
Location of Frederickson, Washington
Location of Frederickson, Washington
Frederickson is located in Washington (state)
Frederickson
Frederickson
Location within Washington (state)
Frederickson is located in the United States
Frederickson
Frederickson
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 47°05′30″N 122°21′42″W / 47.091771°N 122.361615°W / 47.091771; -122.361615
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyPierce
Area
[1]
 • Total
11.318 sq mi (29.313 km2)
 • Land11.311 sq mi (29.295 km2)
 • Water0.0073 sq mi (0.019 km2)  0.06%
Elevation
[2]
410 ft (125 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
24,906
 • Estimate 
(2023)[4]
24,219
 • Density2,202.0/sq mi (850.21/km2)
Time zoneUTC–8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC–7 (PDT)
ZIP Codes
98375, 98387, 98445, 98446[5]
Area code253
FIPS code53-25475
GNIS feature ID2408258[2]

Frederickson is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 24,906 at the 2020 census,[3] and was estimated at 24,219 in 2023.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.318 square miles (29.31 km2), of which 11.311 square miles (29.30 km2) is land and 0.007 square miles (0.02 km2) (0.06%) is water.[1]

According to the Frederickson Community Plan published by Pierce County (May 1, 2003) Frederickson's total area is 8,003 acres or 12.5 square miles.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19903,502—
20005,75864.4%
201018,719225.1%
202024,90633.1%
2023 (est.)24,219[4] Decrease−2.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1970[8] 1980[9] 1990[10]
2000[11] 2010[12]

American Community Survey

As of the 2023 American Community Survey, there are 7,763 estimated households in Frederickson with an average of 3.1 persons per household. The CDP has a median household income of $107,241. Approximately 4.9% of the CDP's population lives at or below the poverty line. Frederickson has an estimated 61.1% employment rate, with 21.9% of the population holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 88.5% holding a high school diploma.[13] There were 8,272 housing units at an average density of 731.32 per square mile (282.4/km2).

The top five reported languages (people were allowed to report up to two languages, thus the figures will generally add to more than 100%) were English (_%), Spanish (_%), Indo-European (_%), Asian and Pacific Islander (_%), and Other (_%).

Racial and ethnic composition

Frederickson CDP, Washington – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 1990[14] Pop 2000[15] Pop 2010[16] Pop 2020[17] % 1990 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 3,243 4,730 12,903 13,565 92.60% 82.15% 68.93% 54.46%
Black or African American alone (NH) 51 178 1,284 2,308 1.46% 3.09% 6.86% 9.27%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 31 88 166 227 0.89% 1.53% 0.89% 0.91%
Asian alone (NH) 82 208 1,013 1,649 2.34% 3.61% 5.41% 6.62%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) x [18] 44 409 913 x 0.76% 2.18% 3.67%
Other race alone (NH) 2 12 39 165 0.06% 0.21% 0.21% 0.66%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) x [19] 241 1,232 2,662 x 4.19% 6.58% 10.69%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 93 257 1,673 3,417 2.66% 4.46% 8.94% 13.72%
Total 3,502 5,758 18,719 24,906 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Frederickson had a population of 24,906. The population density was 2,201.93 inhabitants per square mile (850.2/km2). There were 8,268 housing units at an average density of 730.97 per square mile (282.2/km2), of which 3.4% were vacant; the homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 3.7%.[20][21]

There were 7,991 households, of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 57.8% were married-couple households, 15.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 18.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[20]

The median age was 33.4 years; 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 9.2% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 100.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 98.5 males age 18 and over.[20]

All residents lived in urban areas, while none lived in rural areas.[22]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[21]
RaceNumberPercent
White14,21157.1%
Black or African American2,4349.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native3151.3%
Asian1,6996.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander9433.8%
Some other race1,4625.9%
Two or more races3,84215.4%

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 18,719 people, 6,237 households, and _ families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,620.13 inhabitants per square mile (625.5/km2). There were 6,604 housing units at an average density of 571.58 per square mile (220.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 72.83% White, 7.27% African American, 1.13% Native American, 5.59% Asian, 2.24% Pacific Islander, 2.87% from some other races and 8.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 8.94% of the population.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 5,758 people, 1,877 households, and 1,542 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 789.6 inhabitants per square mile (304.9/km2). There were 1,963 housing units at an average density of 269.2 per square mile (103.9/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 84.40% White, 3.18% African American, 1.56% Native American, 3.66% Asian, 0.85% Pacific Islander, 1.60% from some other races and 4.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 4.46% of the population.

There were 1,877 households, out of which 46.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 12.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 35.2% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $56,862, and the median income for a family was $57,060. Males had a median income of $41,439 versus $28,690 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,385. About 5.8% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public schools in Frederickson are part of the Bethel School District. Schools in or near Frederickson include:

Surrounding community

References

  1. 1 2 "2025 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Frederickson, Washington
  3. 1 2 "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 "Frederickson Demographic Statistics". Cubit. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Zip Code Lookup". USPS. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
  6. ↑ Taylor, Hugh; Pierce County. "Frederickson Community Plan". Pierce County Web Site. Pierce County. p. 19. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  8. ↑ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 28, 2023.
  9. ↑ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 19, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  10. ↑ "1990 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 22, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  11. ↑ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 26, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  12. ↑ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 24, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  13. ↑ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Frederickson CDP, Washington". www.census.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
  14. ↑ "1990 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 22, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  15. ↑ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Frederickson CDP, Washington". United States Census Bureau.
  16. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Frederickson CDP, Washington". United States Census Bureau.
  17. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Frederickson CDP, Washington". United States Census Bureau.
  18. ↑ included in the Asian category in the 1990 Census
  19. ↑ not an option in the 1990 Census
  20. 1 2 3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  21. 1 2 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
  22. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
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