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Fremont

North Carolina · 1,237 residents (2025 est.) · 1.356 sq mi
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Fremont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,667. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 520 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $147,800. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
943
−36%since 2000
from 1,463 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
695 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 1,079 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
+4%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,237 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8591K1K2K2K1990201020202024Fremont
2024943
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,667
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,241
+67%since 2000
from $16,892 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
−13%since 2010
from 0.476 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$912
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
43.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+19%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(667)
Black50.6%(741)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(39)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score66%(965)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.6%(411)
Black42.4%(400)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(72)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.4%(60)
Diversity Score77.5%(731)
Diversity Score
78
+18%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+26%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.1%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.1%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
+21.7 ptssince 2017
from 63.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fremont, North Carolina?

Fremont, North Carolina has about 943 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fremont, North Carolina?

The typical household in Fremont, North Carolina earns about $51,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fremont, North Carolina expensive?

In Fremont, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $147,800, and the typical rent is about $912 a month.

How educated are people in Fremont, North Carolina?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fremont, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fremont, North Carolina?

About 28.2% of people in Fremont, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fremont, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Fremont, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 757 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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

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