[3] ILC Dover, the company which manufactured the spacesuits for the Apollo and Skylab astronauts of the 1960s and 1970s, along with fabricating the suit component of the Space Shuttle's Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU), is located nearby.

Important cargo shipped along the Murderkill River in Frederica's early history included bacon, beef, corn, wheat flour, cedar shingles, cheese, butter, tar, pitch and hardwood boards.

[4] In 1857, the Delaware Railroad was constructed across the state, leading to a decline in Frederica's status as a major shipping center.

The railroad brought improved transportation across Kent County, diverting the shipment of goods away from the river ports.

Improved roads in the 20th century would provide better connections with Harrington, Dover, and Wilmington, reducing the need for the steamship to Philadelphia.

Maritime activity in Frederica declined, the port quieted down, and the canneries and many businesses in the town closed.

Today, Frederica is a quiet town that has not experienced much change unlike many places in the United States.

[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), all land.

Due to the marsh surrounding Murderkill River to the south of town, residents often have to deal with a very strong odor on hot summer days.

Also, several of the roads heading to the south and north out of town to DE 1 are frequently flooded during very high tides and heavy rains.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

As of the March 2019 election, the Town Council consisted of Mayor William "Chick" Glanden, Treasurer/Secretary Ricky Maddox, Virginia Simpler, Jesus "Poncho" Davila, and John "Jack" Webb.

Carpenter Bridge Road begins at DE 12 on the western edge of Frederica and leads southwest toward Harrington.

[14] DART First State provides bus service to Frederica along Route 303, which runs north to Dover and south to Milford and Georgetown.