Frederickson, Washington facts for kids

Frederickson is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pierce County, Washington, United States. A CDP is like a town that doesn't have its own official local government. It's a place the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. In 2020, about 24,906 people lived in Frederickson.

Quick facts for kids Frederickson, Washington
CDP
Location of Frederickson, Washington
Country	United States
State	Washington
County	Pierce
Area
• Total	7.3 sq mi (19.0 km2)
• Land	7.3 sq mi (18.9 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation	400 ft (122 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	24,906
• Density	2,564.2/sq mi (990.4/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
FIPS code	53-25475
GNIS feature ID	1510979

Frederickson's Location and Size

Frederickson is located in Pierce County, Washington. Its exact coordinates are 47.076729 degrees North and -122.346339 degrees West.

Land and Water Area

The area of Frederickson is about 7.3 square miles (19.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 7.3 square miles (18.9 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.

Community Plan Area

According to a plan from Pierce County in 2003, the total area of Frederickson is larger, covering about 12.5 square miles (8,003 acres).

Population Growth in Frederickson

The number of people living in Frederickson has grown a lot over the years.

• In 1990, there were about 3,502 people.
• By 2000, the population grew to about 5,758.
• In 2010, it jumped to around 18,719 people.
• The most recent census in 2020 showed the population reached 24,906.

Schools in Frederickson

Public schools in Frederickson are part of the Bethel School District. Here are some of the schools in or very close to Frederickson:

Elementary Schools

• Clover Creek Elementary School
• Frederickson Elementary School
• Naches Trail Elementary School

Junior High Schools

• Bethel Junior High School
• Liberty Junior High School

High Schools

• Graham-Kapowsin High School
• Spanaway Lake High School

Private and Nearby Colleges

• Private school: Bethel Baptist Christian School (for grades K4-12)
• Nearby colleges:
  • Pacific Lutheran University (in Parkland)
  • Colleges in Tacoma
  • Colleges in Lakewood
  • Colleges in Puyallup
  • Colleges offering classes at Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Communities Around Frederickson

Frederickson is surrounded by several other communities in Washington.

	Parkland	Summit	South Hill
	Spanaway		South Hill
		Frederickson
	Elk Plain	Graham	Graham

• To the northwest is Parkland.
• To the north is Summit.
• To the northeast is South Hill.
• To the west is Spanaway.
• To the south and southeast is Graham.
• To the southwest is Elk Plain.
• To the east is also South Hill.

See also

In Spanish: Frederickson (Washington) para niños