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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Fremont County

Idaho · 11,819 residents · 1,863.96 sq mi
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Fremont County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,424. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $78,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,819
+8%since 1990
from 10,937 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 6 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
31.9
+13%since 1990
from 28.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,424
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,498 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,965
+61%since 1990
from $8,674 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.2%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$420
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $273 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 80.2% in 1990
15.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+14%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(10,343)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(681)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score25.2%(2,755)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(10,320)
Black0.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(1,255)
Asian0.4%(43)
Diversity Score25.2%(2,975)
Diversity Score
25
Unchangedsince 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−26%since 1990
from 20.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fremont County, Idaho?

Fremont County, Idaho has about 11,819 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fremont County, Idaho earns about $33,424 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fremont County, Idaho expensive?

In Fremont County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $78,300, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Fremont County, Idaho?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fremont County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fremont County, Idaho?

About 14.2% of people in Fremont County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fremont County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Fremont County, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 882 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9703.01Census Tract 9702Census Tract 9703.02Census Tract 9701
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 83445ZIP 83420ZIP 83429ZIP 83438ZIP 83421ZIP 83433
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