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Fremont County, Idaho Demographics 2026

Fremont County, Idaho has a population of 13,943, the 23rd most populous county in Idaho. The median household income is $72,683 and the median home value is $314,200. The poverty rate is 10.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Fremont County Quick Facts

Population 13,943
Median Household Income $72,683
Median Home Value $314,200
Poverty Rate 10.1%
Unemployment Rate 3.9%
Median Age 40.0 years
Homeownership Rate 82.6%
Affordability Ratio 4.3x
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.8%
High School Graduation 90.8%
Cities/Places 7
Population 13,943 23rd of 44
Median Income $72,683 7% lower than state
Poverty Rate 10.1%
Unemployment 3.9%

How Fremont County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population13,70113,943+1.8%
Median household income$72,767$72,683-0.1%
Median home value$281,800$314,200+11.5%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.2%
$25K-$50K 19.2%
$50K-$100K 36.6%
$100K+ 31.9%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.3%
$10K-$15K
1.1%
$15K-$20K
2.0%
$20K-$25K
4.8%
$25K-$30K
3.1%
$30K-$35K
3.5%
$35K-$40K
4.6%
$40K-$45K
2.7%
$45K-$50K
5.3%
$50K-$60K
8.8%
$60K-$75K
11.9%
$75K-$100K
15.9%
$100K-$125K
11.9%
$125K-$150K
8.3%
$150K-$200K
6.7%
$200K+
5.0%

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7%|National: 5.2%
58.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.3x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $864/mo 14.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

30out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 36 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Fremont County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
St. Anthony3,911$53,15218.0%$231,900
Ashton1,417$65,4285.8%$221,300
Teton877$67,32116.1%$249,300
Parker607$93,75011.4%$289,600
Newdale525$85,6254.6%$302,100
Island Park170$91,2501.2%$293,800
Drummond3N/A0.0%N/A

Population Overview

Fremont County is located in Idaho with a total population of 13,943. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 44 in Idaho. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fremont County is 40.0 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fremont County is $72,683. This is 7% lower than the state median of $77,800. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $314,200. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $418,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 72.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fremont County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.4%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 0.7%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.3%.

Education

22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Fremont County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Idaho and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fremont County, Idaho?

Fremont County has a population of 13,943, making it the 23rd most populous county in Idaho.

What is the median income in Fremont County?

The median household income in Fremont County is $72,683 with a poverty rate of 10.1%.

How many cities are in Fremont County, Idaho?

Fremont County contains 7 Census-designated places.