Frederick County, Maryland

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Population (2022 est)

Total
287,079
Children
66,889
(under 18)
(23.3%)
Seniors
43,349
(over 65)
(15.1%)


Median Household Income (2021)
$106,129


Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
(SY 2022 – 2023)

6 eligible public schools
1 participating public schools


Total Enrollment
Free Meals Enrollment
Reduced-Price Meals Enrollment
Free and Reduced % of Total
46,957
12,878
2,877
34%

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
(State Fiscal Year 2023)

17,913 average participants / month


Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
(State Fiscal Year 2022)

78.08% of eligible people enrolled
5,826 participants

– 1,646 women
– 781 infants (under 1)
– 3,399 children (ages 1 – 5)


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