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Fremont County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Fremont County, Wyoming has a population of 39,472, the 5th most populous county in Wyoming. The median household income is $64,646 and the median home value is $252,700. The poverty rate is 12.4%.

Fremont County Quick Facts

Population 39,472
Median Household Income $64,646
Median Home Value $252,700
Poverty Rate 12.4%
Unemployment Rate 7.9%
Median Age 39.4 years
Homeownership Rate 70.7%
Affordability Ratio 3.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 25.3%
High School Graduation 93.5%
Cities/Places 0
Population 39,472 5th of 23
Median Income $64,646 14% lower state
Poverty Rate 12.4%
Unemployment 7.9%

Economy & Housing

Employment

7.9% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7% | National: 5.2%
61.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.7%
Renter 29.3%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

42out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 31 | National average: 60

Education

Population Overview

Fremont County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 39,472. It is the 5th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fremont County is 39.4 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fremont County is $64,646. This is 14% lower than the state median of $74,815. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 7.9%. This is 112% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $252,700. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $285,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fremont County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.7%.

Education

25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 29.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fremont County, Wyoming?

Fremont County has a population of 39,472, making it the 5th most populous county in Wyoming.

What is the median income in Fremont County?

The median household income in Fremont County is $64,646 with a poverty rate of 12.4%.

How many cities are in Fremont County, Wyoming?

Fremont County contains 0 Census-designated places.