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Fremont County

Wyoming · 39,234 residents · 9,183.59 sq mi
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Fremont County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,291. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,234
+10%since 2000
from 35,804 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+6%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K35K37K39K41K1990201020202024Fremont County
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,291
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,503 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,475
+66%since 2000
from $16,519 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$785
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+36%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(26,693)
Black0.1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,566)
Asian0.3%(100)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.2%(5,087)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(26,586)
Black0.4%(166)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(2,421)
Asian0.5%(205)
Other22.6%(8,870)
Diversity Score57.4%(22,511)
Segregation Score48.6%(19,078)
Diversity Score
57
+304%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
49
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.3%
−60.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fremont County, Wyoming?

Fremont County, Wyoming has about 39,234 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fremont County, Wyoming earns about $54,291 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fremont County, Wyoming expensive?

In Fremont County, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $195,500, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in Fremont County, Wyoming?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fremont County, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fremont County, Wyoming?

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

Has Fremont County, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Fremont County, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,572 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 9404Census Tract 9402.02Census Tract 9402.01Census Tract 1Census Tract 2Census Tract 9403.02Census Tract 9401Census Tract 3.01Census Tract 9405Census Tract 3.02Census Tract 9403.01Census Tract 4
12 ZIP codes
ZIP 82501ZIP 82520ZIP 82513ZIP 82514ZIP 82649ZIP 82523ZIP 82510ZIP 82515ZIP 82516ZIP 82512ZIP 82642ZIP 82310
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