Fremont County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Name: Fremont County, Iowa Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Fremont County, Iowa has a population of 6,514, the 94th most populous county in Iowa. The median household income is $71,621 and the median home value is $154,400. The poverty rate is 7.7%.

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

Fremont County Quick Facts

Population 6,514

Median Household Income $71,621

Median Home Value $154,400

Poverty Rate 7.7%

Unemployment Rate 0.8%

Median Age 46.8 years

Homeownership Rate 78.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.8%

High School Graduation 93.1%

Cities/Places 9

Population 6,514 94th of 99

Median Income $71,621 5% lower than state

Poverty Rate 7.7%

Unemployment 0.8%

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.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	6,570	6,514	-0.9%
Median household income	$73,750	$71,621	-2.9%
Median home value	$147,500	$154,400	+4.7%

Median Household Income

Fremont

$71,621

$75,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Fremont

$154,400

$208,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.5%

$25K-$50K 18.7%

$50K-$100K 31.3%

$100K+ 33.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.2%

$10K-$15K

5.4%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

5.4%

$25K-$30K

1.8%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

5.2%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

2.9%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

14.4%

$100K-$125K

11.6%

$125K-$150K

7.2%

$150K-$200K

6.3%

$200K+

8.4%

Employment

0.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

58.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.3%

Renter 21.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $746/mo 12.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.3%

18-34

15.9%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

30.3%

75+

9.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 31 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Fremont County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sidney	955	$80,714	10.0%	$125,300
Hamburg	927	$60,000	4.0%	$106,300
Farragut	413	$54,688	10.7%	$112,100
Randolph	235	$46,500	6.8%	$90,500
Thurman	217	$91,188	5.5%	$107,500
Riverton	188	$48,359	14.4%	$50,800
Percival	105	$57,727	0.0%	$99,100
Imogene	49	$68,125	4.1%	$49,200
Anderson	37	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Fremont County is located in Iowa with a total population of 6,514. It is the 94th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fremont County is 46.8 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fremont County is $71,621. This is 5% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 0.8%. This is 78% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $154,400. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Fremont County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fremont County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.4%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 7.3%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

20.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.

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 Iowa 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, Iowa?

Fremont County has a population of 6,514, making it the 94th most populous county in Iowa.

What is the median income in Fremont County?

The median household income in Fremont County is $71,621 with a poverty rate of 7.7%.

How many cities are in Fremont County, Iowa?

Fremont County contains 9 Census-designated places.