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Fremont County

Idaho · 13,388 residents · 1,863.96 sq mi
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Fremont County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,825. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,388
+13%since 2000
from 11,819 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.7
+18%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K13K14K1990201020202024Fremont County
202414K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.4%(854)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.3%(974)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.5%(1,137)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.1%(1,082)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(791)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411%(1,475)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.9%(1,595)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.1%(1,354)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.7%(1,705)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.7%(1,433)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.8%(772)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.6%(216)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,825
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,424 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,970
+72%since 2000
from $13,965 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
19.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+10%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(10,320)
Black0.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(1,255)
Asian0.4%(43)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(11,292)
Black0.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(1,590)
Asian0.3%(44)
Other2.2%(300)
Segregation Score
9
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11.3%(1,480)
Puerto Rican0.3%(33)
Spaniard0.2%(29)
Venezuelan0.1%(11)
Asian origin
Japanese0.1%(13)
Korean0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.6%(78)
Ancestry
English25.5%(3,342)
German18.4%(2,418)
Irish7.7%(1,012)
American6.8%(898)
Danish5.3%(701)
Swedish5.2%(676)
Norwegian4.2%(546)
Scottish3.1%(402)
French2.1%(280)
Dutch2%(263)
Welsh1.1%(141)
Italian1%(128)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.7%(93)
Swiss0.7%(90)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(89)
British0.5%(71)
Russian0.4%(51)
Canadian0.4%(47)
Portuguese0.3%(38)
Turkish0.1%(18)
Lithuanian0.1%(17)
Austrian0.1%(14)
Romanian0.1%(11)
Serbian0%(5)
Czech0%(3)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−65.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.1%(1,678)
Married59%(3,520)
Widowed2.6%(156)
Divorced10.3%(614)
Women 15+
Never married22.9%(1,216)
Married59.9%(3,183)
Widowed7.8%(414)
Divorced9.4%(498)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fremont County, Idaho?

Fremont County, Idaho has about 13,388 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fremont County, Idaho earns about $56,825 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 $168,400, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Fremont County, Idaho?

About 19.6% 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 13.5% 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 2,451 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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