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
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Fremont covers 78.1 sq mi of land at 2926 people per square mile.
About Fremont, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Fremont: the median home is valued at $1,289,400. With 228,518 residents, Fremont is a city in California. It ranks #17 among cities in California by population.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $176,350, putting Fremont near the top of US cities. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.6%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $1,289,400, with typical rent around $2,905.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 62.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. An unusually large 30.7% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Fremont — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 214,553 |
| 2011 | 217,391 |
| 2012 | 221,426 |
| 2013 | 224,796 |
| 2014 | 228,274 |
| 2015 | 231,687 |
| 2016 | 233,478 |
| 2017 | 234,544 |
| 2018 | 237,811 |
| 2019 | 241,110 |
| 2020 | 230,445 |
| 2021 | 227,910 |
| 2022 | 227,359 |
| 2023 | 227,587 |
| 2024 | 228,192 |
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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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).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.