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Fremont

Ohio · 15,930 residents · 8.522 sq mi
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Fremont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,850. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $91,100. Households here earn about 26% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,930
−8%since 2000
from 17,375 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,869 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 2,039 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+14%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K17K18K1990201020202024Fremont
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,850
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,051 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,527
+41%since 2000
from $16,014 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,100
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
43.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(13,407)
Black8.1%(1,414)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(2,140)
Asian0.2%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.4%(7,713)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(10,548)
Black8.7%(1,383)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(2,891)
Asian0.4%(61)
Other4.5%(723)
Diversity Score62.4%(9,933)
Diversity Score
62
+40%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fremont, Ohio?

Fremont, Ohio has about 15,930 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fremont, Ohio?

The typical household in Fremont, Ohio earns about $42,850 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fremont, Ohio expensive?

In Fremont, Ohio, the median home is worth about $91,100, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Fremont, Ohio?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fremont, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fremont, Ohio?

About 17.6% of people in Fremont, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fremont, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Fremont, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,718 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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