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Fremont

Iowa · 708 residents · 1.063 sq mi
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Fremont has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
708
+1%since 2000
from 704 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
666 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 662 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+7%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6157037918789661990201020202024Fremont
2024924
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,125
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,492
+51%since 2000
from $16,925 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$571
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
24.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+25%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(699)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(665)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(14)
Diversity Score12.1%(86)
Diversity Score
12
+1600%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+71%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.8%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fremont, Iowa?

Fremont, Iowa has about 708 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fremont, Iowa?

The typical household in Fremont, Iowa earns about $51,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fremont, Iowa expensive?

In Fremont, Iowa, the median home is worth about $86,100, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in Fremont, Iowa?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fremont, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fremont, Iowa?

About 10.0% of people in Fremont, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fremont, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Fremont, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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