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Fremont, NE · 1 counties · 38,057 residents (2025 est.) · 528.843 sq mi
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Fremont has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,329. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $208,600. It sits in the top 10% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,351
+3%since 2000
from 36,160 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+4%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:38,057 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
34K35K36K37K38K1990201020202024Fremont
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,329
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,188 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,770
+107%since 2000
from $17,757 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.8%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
−1%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,600
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,060
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+27%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(34,110)
Black0.4%(145)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(1,421)
Asian0.5%(178)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(4,217)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(28,952)
Black0.5%(182)
Hispanic / Latino18%(6,730)
Asian0.5%(172)
Other3.5%(1,315)
Diversity Score45.7%(17,061)
Segregation Score18.4%(6,865)
Diversity Score
46
+292%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
−25%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 89.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 9.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

FremontCENTRAL28,350
What's inside

1 component county

Dodge CountyCENTRAL38,057
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fremont, NE?

Fremont, NE has about 37,351 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fremont, NE?

The typical household in Fremont, NE earns about $74,329 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fremont, NE expensive?

In Fremont, NE, the median home is worth about $208,600, and the typical rent is about $1,060 a month.

How educated are people in Fremont, NE?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fremont, NE hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fremont, NE?

About 11.0% of people in Fremont, NE live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fremont, NE grown since 1990?

Yes, Fremont, NE has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,851 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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