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Fremont

California · 230,504 residents · 78.103 sq mi
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Fremont is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,374. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $999,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 81% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
230,504
+13%since 2000
from 203,413 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,951 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 2,604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+10%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
167K186K205K223K242K1990201020202024Fremont
2024228K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,374
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,579 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,950
+78%since 2000
from $31,411 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$999,500
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,453
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,196 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
39.9% rent
Afford Score
7.0
+52%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(84,149)
Black3%(6,084)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(27,409)
Asian36.8%(74,773)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.6%(161,825)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(38,160)
Black2.2%(5,108)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(29,016)
Asian63.7%(146,875)
Other4.4%(10,049)
Diversity Score67.9%(156,519)
Diversity Score
68
−15%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 43.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
49.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fremont, California?

Fremont, California has about 230,504 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fremont, California?

The typical household in Fremont, California earns about $142,374 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fremont, California expensive?

In Fremont, California, the median home is worth about $999,500, and the typical rent is about $2,453 a month.

How educated are people in Fremont, California?

About 58.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fremont, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fremont, California?

About 4.5% of people in Fremont, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fremont, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Fremont, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 57,165 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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