County · Iowa
Fremont County, Iowa
Fremont County, Iowa. Fremont County had 6,522 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.3% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. It holds 12 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 19071.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,522
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,605 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,514
Median household income
$71,621
±$5,642 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$154,400
±$13,133 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$746
±$56 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
How many people live in Fremont County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,605 residents in Fremont County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,522 for July 1, 2025, down 1.3% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,514 over 511 square miles of land.
| Measure | Fremont County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,514 | 3,210,507 | −432 |
| Households | 2,823±75 | 1,315,707 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.27±0.06 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,125±26 | 1,437,699 | −329 |
Fremont County's population since 2000
From 8,010 in 2000 to 6,522 in 2025: down 18.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Fremont County?
Fremont County holds 12 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Sidney with 1,051 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Sidney | 1,070 | $80,714 |
|---|---|---|
| Tabor | 1,014 | $58,750 |
| Hamburg | 890 | $60,000 |
| Farragut | 490 | $54,688 |
| RivertonGEOID 1967575 | 245 | $48,359 |
| Randolph | 189 | $46,500 |
| ThurmanGEOID 1977970 | 167 | $91,188 |
| PercivalGEOID 1962175 | 53 | $57,727 |
| ImogeneGEOID 1938055 | 39 | $68,125 |
| AndersonGEOID 1902035 | 37 | not published |
| BartlettGEOID 1904735 | 5 | not published |
| Shenandoah | 4,925 | $59,783 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fremont County?
The median resident of Fremont County is 46.8 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 24.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.6%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fremont County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.8±0.9 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.4%±0.2 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.2%±0.5 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% | 7.3% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.4%±1.7 pts | 82.3% | −3.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±1.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6%±0.7 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.3%±0.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1%±1.2 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 15.1%±1.3 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5%±0.9 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.1%±1.8 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.8%±2.7 pts | 31.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.4%±0.8 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6%±1.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Fremont County's 2,823 households earn less than $71,621 a year (±$5,642), against $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $69,842 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fremont County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,621±$5,642 | $75,059 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $96,972±$10,549 | $98,187 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,556±$4,483 | $40,877 | +$6,545 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7%±1.6 pts | 11.1% | −2.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.5%±3.1 pts | 12.9% | −6.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.7%±2.7 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.5%±2.3 pts | 88.9% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 78.3% of Fremont County's occupied homes and renters 21.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $154,400 by its owner (±$13,133). The median renter pays $746 a month including utilities, and 17.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fremont County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $154,400±$13,133 | $208,000 | +$19,885 |
| Median gross rent | $746±$56 | $972 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 17.2%±6.5 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,297±$116 | $1,533 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.3%±3.5 pts | 71.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,125±26 | 1,437,699 | −329 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.9%±2.2 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.3%±2.6 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.8%±1.0 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 37.3%±3.5 pts | 23.5% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 15 new housing units across Fremont County in 2025 (15 single-family), 2.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Fremont County get to work?
80.7% of Fremont County's workers drive alone and 8.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 0.8%.
| Measure | Fremont County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.9%±2.1 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 3.6% | −2.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 80.7%±2.8 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5%±2.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 4.4%±1.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.1%±2.4 pts | 11.3% | +4.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.3 min±1.3 | 19.8 min | no clear change |
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 are Fremont County's census tracts?
Fremont County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $63,864 (Tract 9701) to $79,514 (Tract 9702).
| Tract 970119071970100 | 1,910±202 | $63,864 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970219071970200 | 2,548±205 | $79,514 |
| Tract 970319071970300 | 2,056±195 | $68,333 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Fremont County compare with Iowa's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 94th of 99 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 55th of 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 92nd of 99 |
| Median household income | 46th of 99 |
| Median home value | 60th of 99 |
| Median gross rent | 76th of 99 |
| Poverty rate | 83rd of 99 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 67th of 99 |
| Median age | 3rd of 99 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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