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Fremont

Michigan · 4,516 residents · 3.602 sq mi
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Fremont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,508. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $112,200. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,516
+7%since 2000
from 4,224 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,254 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+7%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Fremont
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,508
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,246 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,963
−3%since 2000
from $19,475 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$766
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
32.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+12%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(4,025)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2%(83)
Asian1%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(349)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(4,033)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(222)
Asian0.8%(35)
Other3.8%(170)
Diversity Score22.9%(1,032)
Diversity Score
23
+177%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
−12%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fremont, Michigan?

Fremont, Michigan has about 4,516 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fremont, Michigan?

The typical household in Fremont, Michigan earns about $39,508 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fremont, Michigan expensive?

In Fremont, Michigan, the median home is worth about $112,200, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Fremont, Michigan?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fremont, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fremont, Michigan?

About 29.1% of people in Fremont, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fremont, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Fremont, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 641 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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