Fremont County, WY

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2021 Population
39,434
0.698% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Barrasso
Republican Party
US Senator
Cynthia Lummis
Republican Party
US Representative
Harriet Hageman
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
38.9
1.04% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
13.5%
4.7% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$57,887
6.62% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$207,600
6.19% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
17,111
1.72% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Fremont County, WY had a population of 39.4k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $57,887. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Fremont County, WY declined from 39,711 to 39,434, a −0.698% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,291 to $57,887, a 6.62% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fremont County, WY are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.9%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (18.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.65%), White (Hispanic) (2.57%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.93%).

None of the households in Fremont County, WY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Fremont County, WY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fremont County, WY are Central Wyoming College (306 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Fremont County, WY was $207,600, and the homeownership rate was 70.8%.

Most people in Fremont County, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Fremont County, WY was 2 cars per household.

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geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Fremont County, WY is home to a population of 39.4k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.61% of Fremont County, WY residents were born outside of the country (634 people).

In 2021, there were 3.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27.2k people) in Fremont County, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.44k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 1.44k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.4%
2021 Citizenship
99.7%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Fremont County, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Fremont County, WY was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fremont County, WY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    27.2k ± 69
  2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    7.44k ± 237
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    1.44k ± 284
7.56%
Hispanic Population
2.98k people

In 2021, there were 3.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27.2k people) in Fremont County, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.44k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 1.44k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.56% of the people in Fremont County, WY are hispanic (2.98k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Fremont County, WY as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    7,687 ± 2,138 people
  2. Canada
    1,169 ± 839 people
  3. China
    1,008 ± 779 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wyoming was Mexico, the natal country of 7,687 Wyoming residents, followed by Canada with 1,169 and China with 1,008.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.61%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
634 people
0.934%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
371 people

As of 2021, 1.61% of Fremont County, WY residents (634 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fremont County, WY was 0.934%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    958 ± 138
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    420 ± 138
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    288 ± 94

Fremont County, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.28 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Fremont County, WY employs 17.1k people. The largest industries in Fremont County, WY are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,573 people), Educational Services (2,360 people), and Retail Trade (1,810 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($69,375), Utilities ($69,306), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,627).

Males in Wyoming have an average income that is 1.48 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,803. The income inequality in Wyoming (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

17.1k
2021 Value
± 782
−1.72%
1 Year decline
± 6.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fremont County, WY declined at a rate of −1.72%, from 17.4k employees to 17.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fremont County, WY, are Management Occupations (2,024 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,531 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,323 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fremont County, WY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

17.1k
2021 Value
± 782
−1.72%
1 Year decline
± 6.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fremont County, WY declined at a rate of −1.72%, from 17.4k employees to 17.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fremont County, WY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,573 people), Educational Services (2,360 people), and Retail Trade (1,810 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fremont County, WY, though some of these residents may live in Fremont County, WY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$40,483
Median earning men ± $2,371
$29,983
Median earning women ± $1,799

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,512), and Public Administration ($58,831).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($46,534), Wholesale Trade ($43,661), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($39,167).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wyoming. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wyoming.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 521
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 285
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 209
    Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $246k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $70.6k
    Retail Trade
  3. $69.1k
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $10.1B
  2. $5.07B
  3. $3.22B

In 2020, the top outbound Wyoming product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $10.1B, followed by Crude petroleum ($5.07B) and Basic chemicals ($3.22B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wyoming products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$36.8B
2020 Value in Wyoming
$60.8B
Projected 2050 Value in Wyoming
65.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wyoming trade was $36.8B. This is expected to increase 65.1% to $60.8B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wyoming trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $5.39B
  2. $4.21B
  3. $2.61B

In 2020, the top outbound Wyoming domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Colorado with $5.39B, followed by Utah with $4.21B and Nebraska and $2.61B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wyoming shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Fremont County, WY went to Donald J. Trump with 65.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.3%), followed by Other (2.12%).

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing the state of Wyoming. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Fremont County, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Wyoming

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John Barrasso
Senator from Wyoming1
Assumed office on June 25, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the death of Craig L. Thomas.
Cynthia Lummis
Senator from Wyoming2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing Wyoming.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Fremont County, WY

Harriet Hageman
Wyoming at-large Representative
Republican Party

Fremont County, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Fremont County, WY have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Fremont County, WY awarded 306 degrees. The student population of Fremont County, WY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 785 male students and 985 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fremont County, WY are White (177 and 58.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (41 and 13.6%), Unknown (36 and 12%), and Two or More Races (19 and 6.31%).

The largest universities in Fremont County, WY by number of degrees awarded are Central Wyoming College (306 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Fremont County, WY are Registered Nursing (30 and 9.8%), General Health & Wellness (17 and 5.56%), and Equestrian Studies (13 and 4.25%).

The median tuition cost in Fremont County, WY for a public four year colleges is $3,150 for in-state students and $9,450 for out-of-state students.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,770 students enrolled in Fremont County, WY, 44.4% men and 55.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,066 records, of which 55.3% were women and 44.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 16 degree-majors awarded
  2. 12 degree-majors awarded
  3. 30 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Fremont County, WY was General Health & Wellness with 16 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Fremont County, WY according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
306 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Wyoming College with 306 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 98 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fremont County, WY, which is 0.471 times less than the 208 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 177 degrees mean that there were 4.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 41 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,150) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,530) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.445% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.453% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (130k), Some college (119k), and Bachelors Degree (73.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Fremont County, WY was $207,600 in 2021, which is 0.848 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $195,500 to $207,600, a 6.19% increase. The homeownership rate in Fremont County, WY is 70.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Fremont County, WY have an average commute time of 17.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fremont County, WY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Fremont County, WY is $57,887. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Fremont County, WY was Census Tract 2 with a value of $65,526, followed by Census Tract 9402.01 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $65,208 and $63,056.

In 2022, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Fremont County, WY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.796%.

Property

$207,600
Median Property Value 2021
±$9,206
$10,252
Median Property Taxes
±$583

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fremont County, WY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Fremont County, WY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

70.8%
Homeownership
2021
71.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 70.8% of the housing units in Fremont County, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 2
  2. Census Tract 9402.01
  3. Census Tract 1

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Fremont County, WY was Census Tract 2 with a value of $65,526, followed by Census Tract 9402.01 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $65,208 and $63,056.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Fremont County, WY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$57,887
Median Household Income
± $3,338
14.5k
Number of Households
± 678

In 2021, the median household income of the 14.5k households in Fremont County, WY grew to $57,887 from the previous year's value of $54,291.

The following chart displays the households in Fremont County, WY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Fremont County, WY is from Wyoming.
0.45
2021 Wage GINI in Wyoming
0.446
2020 Wage GINI in Wyoming

In 2021, the income inequality in Wyoming was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.804% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Wyoming was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wyoming in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (74.2%)
  2. Carpooled (9.25%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.28%)

In 2021, 74.2% of workers in Fremont County, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.25%) and those who worked at home (8.28%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

17.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fremont County, WY have a shorter commute time (17.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.04% of the workforce in Fremont County, WY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Fremont County, WY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fremont County, WY have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Fremont County, WY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.796%.

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Poverty & Diversity

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fremont County, WY (5.21k out of 38.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fremont County, WY is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 19% of the children was living in poverty in Fremont County, WY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.1%.

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Crimes & Accidents

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In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 161 in Fremont County, WY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.33 per 100,000 population.

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80.5% of the population of Fremont County, WY has health coverage, with 38.3% on employee plans, 16.2% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 2.02% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Fremont County, WY see 1155 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.41% decrease from the previous year (1275 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1229 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 414 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,155 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Fremont County, WY

Primary care physicians in Fremont County, WY see an average of 1,155 patients per year. This represents a 9.41% decrease from the previous year (1,275 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Fremont County, WY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

19.5%
Uninsured
38.3%
Employer Coverage
16.2%
Medicaid
14%
Medicare
10%
Non-Group
2.02%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fremont County, WY grew by 1.29% from 19.3% to 19.5%.

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Health Outcomes

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In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 59.8 in Fremont County, WY.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 27.8% in Fremont County, WY.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 22.3% in Fremont County, WY.

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