Fredericksburg (city), Virginia: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Fredericksburg (city) sits inside the data center build-out. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Fredericksburg (city). Fredericksburg (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county. Construction employs 625, up 4.5% since 2019. Unemployment was 3.9% in August 2026, against 3.0% in 2019. 30,393 people live here, up 8.6% since 2020.
Cities and towns in Fredericksburg (city)
Fredericksburg (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Fredericksburg (city)
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 27,997 | 30,393 | ▲ 8.6% | 59th of 133 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 24,717 | 25,109 | ▲ 1.6% | 65th of 133 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $48,747 | $65,792 | ▲ 35.0% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 598 | 625 | ▲ 4.5% | 52nd of 83 by growth |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 3.0% | 3.9% | ▲ 0.9pts | — |
Employers here counted 25,109 jobs in 2025, up 1.6% from 2019.
Who powers Fredericksburg (city)
No operating power plant is located in Fredericksburg (city) in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.
The Fredericksburg (city) labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 25,109 | $65,792 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 625 | $86,396 | 0.47 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Fredericksburg (city)
1 data center in Fredericksburg (city) is on the SAVRN Data Center Map: see them by city and operator.
Fredericksburg (city) and its neighbors
Of the 2 counties that border Fredericksburg (city), Stafford County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg (city) | 30,393 | ▲ 1.6% | — | — | 1 | — |
| Spotsylvania County | 155,388 | ▲ 5.7% | 500 MW | — | 3 | 1 |
| Stafford County | 170,803 | ▲ 13.2% | 4 MW | 5 MW | 18 | 1 |
More of Virginia
Fredericksburg (city), answered from the record
Are there data centers in Fredericksburg (city)?
Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Fredericksburg (city).
What county is Fredericksburg, VA in?
Fredericksburg is in Fredericksburg (city), Virginia. About 30,393 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
Is Fredericksburg (city) adding jobs?
Employers counted 25,109 jobs in 2025 against 24,717 in 2019 (+1.6%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 598 to 625.
Does Fredericksburg (city) have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Fredericksburg (city). Virginia has 13 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.