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
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 | 39,472 | 39,533 | +0.2% |
| Median household income | $64,646 | $64,904 | +0.4% |
| Median home value | $252,700 | $268,800 | +6.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 32 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Fremont County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton | 10,856 | $55,208 | 11.9% | $219,400 |
| Lander | 7,432 | $74,813 | 9.5% | $337,100 |
| Ethete | 1,326 | $80,833 | 15.5% | $118,800 |
| Arapahoe | 1,240 | $70,000 | 18.1% | $183,900 |
| Fort Washakie | 1,219 | $36,875 | 32.3% | $92,800 |
| Dubois | 801 | $59,571 | 10.6% | $303,600 |
| Shoshoni | 677 | $57,096 | 17.3% | $112,500 |
| Boulder Flats | 564 | $83,929 | 20.9% | $258,300 |
| Hudson | 401 | $50,000 | 12.5% | $189,400 |
| Pavillion | 318 | $51,563 | 20.4% | $125,000 |
| Johnstown | 253 | $41,875 | 26.5% | N/A |
| Crowheart | 115 | $101,719 | 0.0% | $226,100 |
| Atlantic City | 27 | N/A | 33.3% | N/A |
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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.