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Prince Frederick is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Calvert County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of Prince Frederick was 3,226, up from 2,538 in 2010. It is the county seat of Calvert County. == Geography == Prince Frederick is located in the center of Calvert County at 38°32′55″N 76°35′19″W (38.548720, −76.588748). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.5 km2), of which 0.004 square miles (0.01 km2), or 0.11%, is water. === Climate === The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Prince Frederick has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. == Demographics == As of the census of 2000, there were 1,432 people, 583 households, and 303 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 439.9 inhabitants per square mile (169.8/km2). There were 616 housing units at an average density of 189.2 per square mile (73.1/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 62.22% White, 33.80% African American, 0.07% Native American, 2.51% Asian, 0.56% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races.