Fremont, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Fremont, California is 228,518 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 17th-largest city in California. The median household income is $176,350, the median home value is $1,289,400, and the median age is 38.8.

The population has grown 6.4% since 2010 (214,553 → 228,192).

228,518

Population

2926

People / sq mi

$176,350

Median Income

$1,289,400

Median Home Value

Fremont covers 78.1 sq mi of land at 2926 people per square mile.

About Fremont, CA

Fremont is a city in California with a population of 228,518. It ranks #17 among cities in California by population. The median age is 38.8, in line with the national median. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The median household income in Fremont is $176,350, above the US median of $74,580. 3.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $1,289,400, with monthly rent averaging $2,905. The homeownership rate of 60.2% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Fremont reflects 62.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 30.7% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.1 minutes each way.

Fremont city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Fremont city had a population of 214,553 in 2010 and 228,192 in 2024, a 6.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 241,110 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.45%.

228,192

Population (2024)

214,553

Population (2010)

241,110

Peak (2019)

0.45%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	214,553	-	-	estimate
2011	217,391	+2,838	+1.32%	estimate
2012	221,426	+4,035	+1.86%	estimate
2013	224,796	+3,370	+1.52%	estimate
2014	228,274	+3,478	+1.55%	estimate
2015	231,687	+3,413	+1.50%	estimate
2016	233,478	+1,791	+0.77%	estimate
2017	234,544	+1,066	+0.46%	estimate
2018	237,811	+3,267	+1.39%	estimate
2019	241,110	+3,299	+1.39%	estimate
2020	230,445	-10,665	-4.42%	estimate
2021	227,910	-2,535	-1.10%	estimate
2022	227,359	-551	-0.24%	estimate
2023	227,587	+228	+0.10%	estimate
2024	228,192	+605	+0.27%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	19.4%
Black or African American	2.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Economy & Income

$176,350

Median Household Income

$73,378

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$1,289,400

Median Home Value

$2,905

Median Rent

60.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.0%

High School+

62.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

4.7%

Drive Alone

54.4%

Public Transit

30.7%

Work From Home

31.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

9.1%

Foreign Born

36.2%

Non-English at Home

2.3%

Veterans

6.9%

With Disability

97.3%

Health Insurance

98.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	27.9%
Professional, Scientific & Management	17.9%
Manufacturing	16.1%
Information	6.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	5.3%
Transportation & Warehousing	4.8%
Retail Trade	3.9%
Construction	3.0%
Public Administration	2.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	2.6%
Agriculture & Mining	0.1%

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Part of California

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fremont, California has a population of 228,518 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 17th-largest city in California.

The median household income in Fremont, California is $176,350, with 3.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Fremont, California is $1,289,400, with median monthly rent at $2,905 and a homeownership rate of 60.2%.

The median age in Fremont, California is 38.8 years. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The population has grown 6.4% since 2010 (214,553 → 228,192).