Fremont County, Colorado Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 16th-largest in Colorado
The population of Fremont County, Colorado is 49,394 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest county in Colorado. The median household income is $61,027, the median home value is $282,100, and the median age is 44.9.
The population of Fremont County has grown 7.0% since 2010 (46,834 → 50,093), a +0.48% annualized rate.
49,394
Population
+0.48%
Annual growth
32
People / sq mi
$61,027
Median Income
$282,100
Median Home Value
Fremont County covers 1,534 sq mi of land at 32.2 people per square mile.
About Fremont County, CO
Fremont County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 51.6% of the population. With 49,394 residents, Fremont County is a county in Colorado. It ranks #16 among counties in Colorado by population.
Median household income is $61,027, below the US median of $78,538. About 9.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $282,100, with typical rent around $1,036.
Roughly 21.0% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 12.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Fremont County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Fremont County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Fremont County had a population of 46,834 in 2010 and 50,093 in 2024, a 7.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 50,352 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.49%.
50,093
Population (2024)
46,834
Population (2010)
50,352
Peak (2023)
0.49%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 46,834 |
| 2011 | 47,393 |
| 2012 | 47,072 |
| 2013 | 46,360 |
| 2014 | 46,185 |
| 2015 | 46,327 |
| 2016 | 47,047 |
| 2017 | 47,633 |
| 2018 | 48,070 |
| 2019 | 48,009 |
| 2020 | 48,889 |
| 2021 | 49,251 |
| 2022 | 49,585 |
| 2023 | 50,352 |
| 2024 | 50,093 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
44.9
Median Age
41.9%
Female
58.1%
Male
22.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 12.8% · Seniors (65+): 22.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $61,027$-31,443 vs state |
| Mean household income | $82,233 |
| Per-capita income | $30,201 |
| Poverty rate | 9.2%+3.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 41.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Fremont County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
3.5%
Carpool
74.0%
Public transit
12.3%
Work from home
24.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$282,100$-220,100 vs state
Median home value
$1,036
Median rent
76.2%
Homeownership rate
20,449
Total housing units
86.5%
Occupied
13.5%
Vacant
23.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.1%
With health insurance
92.4%
With broadband internet
51.6%
Foreign-born
11.2%
Veterans (18+)
19.1%
With a disability
94.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.6%
High School+
21.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fremont County, Colorado has a population of 49,394 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest county in Colorado. Population density is 32 people per square mile.
The population of Fremont County has grown 7.0% since 2010 (46,834 → 50,093), a +0.48% annualized rate.
The median household income in Fremont County, Colorado is $61,027, with mean (average) household income of $82,233 and per-capita income of $30,201. 9.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Fremont County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (86.8%), Black or African American (3.8%), Hispanic or Latino (3.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Fremont County, Colorado is 44.9 years. Residents are 41.9% female and 58.1% male.
The median home value in Fremont County is $282,100 and median monthly rent is $1,036. 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 20,449 total housing units, 13.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Fremont County, Colorado is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.
Denver is among the largest cities associated with Fremont County, Colorado, with a population of 713,734.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.