Fremont County, Idaho

ID · FIPS 16043 Republican

Located in Idaho, Fremont County has a population of 13,943 residents and a median age of 40.0 years, making it the #2,229 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 10.1%. The median home value is $314,200, and the median household income is $72,683, which is 3% below the national median.

13,943
Population
#2,229 of 3,222
$72,683
Median Income
-3.3% #1,000 of 3,222
40.0 years
Median Age
+2.8% #2,112 of 3,222
10.1%
Poverty Rate
-20.1% #805 of 3,222

Demographics

Fremont County has a population of 13,943, making it the #2,229 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.5%
Native Born
5.5%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Fremont County is $72,683, ranking #1,000 out of 3,222 counties — 3.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.1% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.

Income#1,000
$72,683
-3.3%
vs nation
69th percentile
Per Capita#1,964
$32,810
-20.5%
vs nation
39th percentile
Poverty#805
10.1%
-20.1%
vs nation
75th percentile
Unemployment#1,242
3.9%
-27.1%
vs nation
61th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Fremont County is $314,200 (+11.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $864/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.6%.

Home Value#557
$314,200
+11.5%
vs nation
83th percentile
Rent#1,643
$864
-25.7%
vs nation
49th percentile
Homeownership#280
82.6%
+28.3%
vs nation
91th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Fremont County, 22.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 32.3% below the national average, ranking #1,527 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.8% −32.3% vs nation
Rank #1,527 of 3,222
53th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Fremont County is 77.7 years. 16.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 13.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#723
77.7
+3.3%
vs nation
76th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#896
16.4%
-16.2%
vs nation
72th percentile
Diabetes#803
9.5%
-14.7%
vs nation
75th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#512
33.0%
-11.5%
vs nation
84th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#413
5.0
-11.9%
vs nation
87th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#1,251
4.3
-4.7%
vs nation
60th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,399
13.4%
+27.9%
vs nation
24th percentile
Physical Inactivity#587
21.8%
-17.4%
vs nation
81th percentile
Food Insecurity#748
11.8%
-18.1%
vs nation
76th percentile

Substance Use

13.9% of adults in Fremont County smoke , 33.7% are obese , and 18.5% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#430
13.9%
-22.6%
vs nation
86th percentile
Adult Obesity#527
33.7%
-11.1%
vs nation
83th percentile
Excessive Drinking#1,036
18.5%
-6.8%
vs nation
67th percentile

Safety

The suicide rate is 22.0 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 22.6 per 100,000.

Suicide Rate#1,801
22.0
+11.3%
vs nation
30th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#1,430
17.9
+0.2%
vs nation
42th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#1,869
22.6
+11.4%
vs nation
34th percentile

Families & Children

15.2% of children in Fremont County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 18.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#1,352
18.8
-14.0%
vs nation
55th percentile
Child Poverty#1,129
15.2%
-20.0%
vs nation
64th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Fremont County is 73.5%. The mean commute time is 25.6 min, which is 7.1% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
73.5% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
25.6 min −7.1% vs nation
Rank #1,784 of 3,222
45th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Fremont County voted Republican with a margin of 69.0%. The vote was 14% Dem / 83% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.3 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +69.0%
14% 83%
Dem 6,803 votes Rep
2020 REP +67.7%
14.9% 82.6%
Dem 6,719 votes Rep
2016 REP +60.2%
11.4% 71.6%
Dem 5,714 votes Rep
2012 REP +70.6%
14% 84.6%
Dem 5,802 votes Rep
2008 REP +61.8%
18.1% 79.9%
Dem 5,880 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Fremont County, Idaho

Fremont County, Idaho has a total population of 13,943, making it the 2,229th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fremont County is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Fremont County is $72,683, which ranks #1,000 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.

The median home value in Fremont County is $314,200, 11.5% above the national median. Renters in Fremont County pay a median gross rent of $864 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Fremont County, 22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.

Fremont County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.4%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).

All data for Fremont County, Idaho comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.