Fremont County, Wyoming Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Fremont County, WY Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageAmong the 3 least healthy counties in Wyoming
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C
Income Below averageAmong the 5 least wealthy counties in Wyoming
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Fremont County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,456 | 582,314 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4.3 | 5.9 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.36% | -0.02% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.4 | 37.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 15,007 | 243,246 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Fremont County grew by 5.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 39,456 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Fremont County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 20.2% of residents. That is 1.1 points below Wyoming as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 7,964 20.2% -1.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 7,374 18.7% -2.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,687 19.5% -0.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 7,888 20.0% +2.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Wyoming, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.6% of the people living in Fremont County and men 50.4%.
- Women 49.6% Wyoming 49.1%
- Men 50.4% Wyoming 50.9%
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Economy
Fremont County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Fremont County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,338 | $76,390 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.74% | 3.23% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Fremont County is about 13% lower than in Wyoming.
Housing
| Metric | Fremont County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $286,344 | $262,084 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $897 | $991 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.1% | 71.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Fremont County is about 26.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $897 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Fremont County spend about 26 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 109 hours, about 4.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Fremont County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.1 | 13.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 26.2 | 26.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 109 | 110 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,385 | $3,422 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,314 | 1,868 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 201 | 263 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Wyoming:
Niobrara County (7.6 min), Washakie County (7.9 min), Hot Springs County (8.1 min).
Slowest:
Sublette County (20.5 min), Crook County (17.5 min), Lincoln County (17.3 min).
The average commute time in Fremont County is about the same as in Wyoming.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Fremont County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Fremont County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.3% | 26.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | 2.34 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Wyoming:
Teton County (0.4), Albany County (0.4), Sheridan County (0.3).
Lowest:
Niobrara County (0.2), Uinta County (0.2), Converse County (0.2).
Health
Fremont County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Fremont County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.5% | 12.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.4% | 18.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Wyoming:
Teton County (0.8), Albany County (0.8), Crook County (0.8).
Lowest:
Niobrara County (0.8), Hot Springs County (0.8), Fremont County (0.8).
Fremont County, WY Compared With Nearby Counties
How Fremont County, WY compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont County, WY | 39,456 | $66,338 #2/2 | $286,344 #1/2 | 13.1 min #1/2 |
| Sweetwater County, WY | 41,542 | $75,054 | $274,568 | 15.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fremont County, Wyoming.
How many people live in Fremont County, Wyoming?
About 39,456 people live in Fremont County, Wyoming, in 15,007 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 38.4, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Fremont County, Wyoming?
Averaged over its land area, Fremont County, Wyoming has 4 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 5% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Fremont County, Wyoming?
The median home costs 4.3 times the median household income ($286,344 against $66,338), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $897 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Fremont County, Wyoming?
Unemployment in Fremont County, Wyoming is 7.4%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Fremont County, Wyoming have a college degree?
22.3% of adults in Fremont County, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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