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Fremont, California
Fremont, city, in Alameda County, California. Fremont had 226,442 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 230,504 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 228,295 (±110). GEOID 0626000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
226,442
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 230,504 · ACS 2020-2024: 228,295 ±110
Median household income
$181,506
±$3,676 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$1,403,800
±$25,461 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,933
±$48 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Fremont and what county is it in?
Fremont is a city in Alameda County, California. It covers 78.1 square miles of land, 2,951 residents per square mile in 2020.
Fremont is in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Fremont, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 226,442 people lived in Fremont on July 1, 2025, down 1.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 230,504 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 228,295 (±110).
| Measure | Fremont | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 228,295 ±110 | 1,649,473 | −7,445 |
| Households | 78,054 ±971 | 598,246 | +2,367 |
| Average household size | 2.90 ±0.04 | 2.70 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 81,579 ±938 | 637,212 | +2,409 |
Fremont's population since 2000
From 203,413 in 2000 to 226,442 in 2025: up 11.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Fremont as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fremont?
The median resident of Fremont is 39.1 years old; 22.3% are under 18 and 14.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Asian residents at 63.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 15.7%. 51.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fremont | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 ±0.4 | 39.0 | +0.8 |
| Under 18 years | 22.3% ±0.5 pts | 19.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.0% ±0.4 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 50.3% ±0.5 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.1% ±1.0 pts | 23.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 15.7% ±0.9 pts | 27.4% | −4.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±0.5 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 63.7% ±1.1 pts | 32.7% | +4.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±0.5 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 51.1% ±1.0 pts | 34.7% | +2.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 64.2% ±1.0 pts | 47.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.0% ±0.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 6.9% ±0.4 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.6% ±0.5 pts | 4.0% | +0.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.0% ±0.7 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 63.9% ±1.2 pts | 52.2% | +6.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 31.4% ±0.9 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.2% ±0.8 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fremont earn?
Half of Fremont's 78,054 households earn less than $181,506 a year (±$3,676), against $129,367 in Alameda County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $164,118 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $17,388 after inflation. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fremont | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $181,506 ±$3,676 | $129,367 | +$17,388 |
| Mean household income | $221,930 ±$4,284 | $177,144 | – |
| Per capita income | $77,049 ±$1,684 | $65,862 | +$11,503 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.2% ±0.6 pts | 9.2% | +0.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.5% ±1.1 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.2% ±0.5 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% ±0.2 pts | 97.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.8% ±0.5 pts | 94.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fremont?
Owners occupy 60.8% of Fremont's occupied homes and renters 39.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,403,800 by its owner (±$25,461). The median renter pays $2,933 a month including utilities, and 35.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fremont | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,403,800 ±$25,461 | $1,090,100 | +$257,286 |
| Median gross rent | $2,933 ±$48 | $2,357 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.6% ±2.4 pts | 41.8% | +5.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,810 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.8% ±1.2 pts | 54.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.2% ±1.2 pts | 45.6% | – |
| Housing units | 81,579 ±938 | 637,212 | +2,409 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8% ±1.1 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.3% ±1.1 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7% ±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.2% ±0.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.2% ±0.3 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% ±0.5 pts | 10.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Fremont building?
Builders took permits for 435 new housing units in Fremont in 2025 (90 in single-family houses), 1.9 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Fremont work and get to work?
53.8% of Fremont's workers drive alone and 32.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Fremont | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.9% ±0.9 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% ±0.5 pts | 5.4% | +1.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 53.8% ±1.4 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.3% ±0.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.8% ±0.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±0.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 32.1% ±1.4 pts | 25.7% | +25.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.3 min ±0.5 | 31.0 min | −5.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Fremont?
48 census tracts lie mostly in Fremont, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $113,125 (Tract 4417.02) to $250,000 or more (Tract 4433.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4414.01Alameda County | 7,883 | $192,500 |
| Tract 4429Alameda County | 7,783 | $172,308 |
| Tract 4415.03Alameda County | 7,604 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4419.24Alameda County | 7,588 | $190,826 |
| Tract 4412Alameda County | 7,569 | $175,000 |
| Tract 4422Alameda County | 7,355 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 4416.02Alameda County | 7,252 | $137,413 |
| Tract 4418Alameda County | 6,556 | $184,019 |
| Tract 4430.02Alameda County | 6,487 | $135,313 |
| Tract 4423.02Alameda County | 6,375 | $119,745 |
| Tract 4424Alameda County | 6,227 | $125,179 |
| Tract 4415.21Alameda County | 5,937 | $199,254 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Fremont) · Census block assignment files
How does Fremont compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Fremont is the 106th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 17th-most populous of 483 in California.
Fremont ranks 87th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 17th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 244th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 467th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 87th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 162nd | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 115th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 108th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 756th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 128th | 988 |
| Median age | 567th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 647th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 93rd | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 371st | 1,069 |
Fremont's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Fremont with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Fremont?
Every figure for Fremont on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Fremont are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Fremont.