Fredericksburg
City in Gillespie County, Texas
Fredericksburg is a city in Gillespie County, Texas, with 10,875 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,693 ft (516 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stonewall, 12.8 miles E.
- 10,875residents (2020 Census)
- 1,693 ftelevation · 516 m
- 9.6 sq miland area · 24.8 km²
- 1,138 / sq mipopulation density
- 78624ZIP code
About Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg is a city in and the county seat of Gillespie County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 Census, the city had a population of 10,875.
Fredericksburg was founded in 1846 and named after Prince Frederick of Prussia. Old-time German residents often referred to Fredericksburg as Fritztown, a nickname that is still used by some businesses. It is located 70 miles northwest of San Antonio, and approximately 80 miles west of Austin. The city is also the center of Texas German, a dialect spoken by the first generation of German settlers who initially refused to learn English. Fredericksburg shares many cultural characteristics with New Braunfels, which had been established by Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels the previous year. Fredericksburg is the birthplace of Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz. It is the sister city of Montabaur, Germany. On October 14, 1970, the Fredericksburg Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in Texas.
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Living in Fredericksburg
- Median household income
- $64,534
- Median home value
- $460,300
- Median rent
- $1,386/mo
- Median age
- 48.5
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Fredericksburg had 10,875 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,875 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,138 per sq mi (439 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fredericksburg at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Gillespie County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,875 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.56 sq mi (24.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,693 ft (516 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.2657° N, 98.8757° W |
| ZIP code | 78624 |
| Official website | fbgtx.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4827348 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fredericksburg
- Stonewall12.8 mi E
- Comfort20.3 mi S
- Kerrville21.9 mi SW
- Harper23.7 mi W
- Center Point25.1 mi SW
- Ingram25.2 mi SW
- Johnson City28.0 mi E
- Blanco29.7 mi E
- Round Mountain31.9 mi E
- Boerne34.4 mi S
- Sunrise Beach Village35.1 mi NE
- Horseshoe Bay35.1 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Fredericksburg
What county is Fredericksburg in?
Fredericksburg is in Gillespie County, Texas.
What is the population of Fredericksburg, TX?
10,875 people lived in Fredericksburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fredericksburg, TX?
The ZIP code of Fredericksburg is 78624.
What is the elevation of Fredericksburg?
1,693 feet (516 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fredericksburg?
Stonewall (12.8 mi), Comfort (20.3 mi), Kerrville (21.9 mi), Harper (23.7 mi), Center Point (25.1 mi).
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