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Fremont County

Iowa · 6,605 residents · 511.168 sq mi
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Fremont County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,688. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 1,405 residents. 19% 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 $113,200. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
6,605
−18%since 2000
from 8,010 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+11%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Fremont County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,688
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,345 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,173
+72%since 2000
from $18,081 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+7%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(7,758)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(174)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(478)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(6,145)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(190)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other1.8%(121)
Diversity Score12.2%(807)
Segregation Score2%(131)
Diversity Score
12
+105%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
2
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+22%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fremont County, Iowa?

Fremont County, Iowa has about 6,605 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fremont County, Iowa?

The typical household in Fremont County, Iowa earns about $59,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fremont County, Iowa expensive?

In Fremont County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $113,200, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Fremont County, Iowa?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fremont County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fremont County, Iowa?

About 8.1% of people in Fremont County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fremont County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Fremont County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,621 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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