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Fremont County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Fremont County, Wyoming has a population of 39,533, the 5th most populous county in Wyoming. The median household income is $64,904 and the median home value is $268,800. The poverty rate is 12.8%.

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

Fremont County Quick Facts

Population 39,533
Median Household Income $64,904
Median Home Value $268,800
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Unemployment Rate 7.4%
Median Age 39.7 years
Homeownership Rate 70.1%
Affordability Ratio 4.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 26.5%
High School Graduation 93.7%
Cities/Places 13
Population 39,533 5th of 23
Median Income $64,904 15% lower than state
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Unemployment 7.4%

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
Population39,47239,533+0.2%
Median household income$64,646$64,904+0.4%
Median home value$252,700$268,800+6.4%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.2%
$25K-$50K 21.8%
$50K-$100K 34.1%
$100K+ 29.9%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.6%
$10K-$15K
3.8%
$15K-$20K
3.5%
$20K-$25K
3.4%
$25K-$30K
4.2%
$30K-$35K
5.3%
$35K-$40K
3.8%
$40K-$45K
5.2%
$45K-$50K
3.3%
$50K-$60K
9.6%
$60K-$75K
10.4%
$75K-$100K
14.1%
$100K-$125K
11.4%
$125K-$150K
6.8%
$150K-$200K
7.2%
$200K+
4.5%

Employment

7.4% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7%|National: 5.2%
61.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.1%
Renter 29.9%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.1x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $898/mo 16.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

49out of 100
Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 32 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Fremont County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Riverton10,856$55,20811.9%$219,400
Lander7,432$74,8139.5%$337,100
Ethete1,326$80,83315.5%$118,800
Arapahoe1,240$70,00018.1%$183,900
Fort Washakie1,219$36,87532.3%$92,800
Dubois801$59,57110.6%$303,600
Shoshoni677$57,09617.3%$112,500
Boulder Flats564$83,92920.9%$258,300
Hudson401$50,00012.5%$189,400
Pavillion318$51,56320.4%$125,000
Johnstown253$41,87526.5%N/A
Crowheart115$101,7190.0%$226,100
Atlantic City27N/A33.3%N/A

Population Overview

Fremont County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 39,533. It is the 5th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fremont County is 39.7 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fremont County is $64,904. This is 15% lower than the state median of $76,176. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 7.4%. This is 99% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $268,800. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $309,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 71.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fremont County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

26.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 30.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.7%.

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 Wyoming 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, Wyoming?

Fremont County has a population of 39,533, 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 $64,904 with a poverty rate of 12.8%.

How many cities are in Fremont County, Wyoming?

Fremont County contains 13 Census-designated places.