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Downtown

California · Fremont · 21,388 residents · 2.325 sq mi
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The short version

Downtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,891. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $982,433. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Downtown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
22% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,388
Population density
9,199 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$144,891
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$69,485
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$982,433
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,904
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.5%
77.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic16.1%(3,444)
Black3.3%(707)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(3,604)
Asian59.9%(12,810)
Other3.8%(823)
Diversity Score73%(15,623)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.1%(3,444)
Black3.3%(707)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(3,604)
Asian59.9%(12,810)
Other3.8%(823)
Diversity Score73%(15,623)
Diversity Score
73
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Foreign born
57.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
31.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Fremont

ArdenwoodCabrilloCentervilleGlenmoorGrimmerIrvingtonKimber-GomesNorthgateSundaleWarm SpringsNeighborhoods in Fremont
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Places similar to Downtown

SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square
Pop 21,220
Portola
Pop 20,205
North Gateway
Pop 20,910
Windsor Terrace-South Slope
Pop 25,036
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DOWNTOWN VS
SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square
Income$146,364+1%
Home value$1,894,314+93%
Population21,220−1%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Portola
Income$138,182−5%
Home value$1,121,056+14%
Population20,205−6%
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DOWNTOWN VS
North Gateway
Income$135,102−7%
Home value$632,046−36%
Population20,910−2%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Windsor Terrace-South Slope
Income$147,436+2%
Home value$1,348,014+37%
Population25,036+17%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downtown, Fremont, California?

Downtown, Fremont, California has about 21,388 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downtown, Fremont, California?

The typical household in Downtown, Fremont, California earns about $144,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown, Fremont, California expensive?

In Downtown, Fremont, California, the median home is worth about $982,433, and the typical rent is about $2,904 a month.

How educated are people in Downtown, Fremont, California?

About 62.4% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, Fremont, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downtown, Fremont, California?

About 4.9% of people in Downtown, Fremont, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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