Fremont, Waupaca County, Wisconsin Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Fremont, Wisconsin, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Fremont, Wisconsin. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Fremont, Wisconsin. The estimated population of Fremont, Wisconsin is 932 people, with a median age of 41.7.

We can look at the total population in Fremont over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
932
+9.78%
+37.67%
2020
849
+30.62%
-
2019
650
-5.52% -
2018
688
+1.62%
-
2017
677
- -

Population of Fremont, Wisconsin by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
98.6%
98.2%
+0.41%
Black/African American
0%
0%
0.00%
Native
0.1%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
0.8%
1.8%
-55.56%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.5%
0%
0.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Fremont, Wisconsin by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.7 +5.84% 48.1 +6.89% 34.8 +2.05%
2020 39.4 -21.98% 45 -14.29% 34.1 -25.71%
2019 50.5 -0.39% 52.5 -1.32% 45.9 0%
2018 50.7 +1% 53.2 +2.11% 45.9 -0.86%
2017 50.2 - 52.1 - 46.3 -

The median age of Fremont, Wisconsin gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 15 +400.32% 36 +261.17% 66 119
10 to 19 31 +112.8% 44 +136.48% 59 121
20 to 29 29 -34% 18 -3.43% 20 17
30 to 39 34 -8.14% 33 -8.99% 31 29
40 to 49 45 +35.5% 48 +61.55% 61 76
50 to 59 71 -51.73% 59 +10.12% 39 63
60 to 69 62 +16.79% 55 +70.18% 73 83
70+ 61 -34.04% 36 -4.94% 42 33

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Fremont, Wisconsin is $71,964.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Fremont.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $108,125.00
  • 45 to 64
    $88,079.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,368.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Fremont, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Fremont, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Fremont, Wisconsin is currently $87,484.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

8.15% of households in Fremont are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Fremont against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.40%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.18%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.14%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    22.88%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.17%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.08%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.15%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Fremont is $30,326.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Fremont by the total population of Fremont.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Fremont, Wisconsin, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Fremont to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.46%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.87%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25.06%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.14%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.47%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Fremont that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Fremont over the age of 16 is 625.

Of those people, a total of 54.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Fremont is 53.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 58 32.80% 26.30%
20 to 24 years 14 57.10% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 23 91.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 31 77.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 46 100.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 163 66.90% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 59 83.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 80 65.00% 5.80%
65 to 74 years 103 11.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 48 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Fremont. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 612 54.60% 2.40%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 7 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 5 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 7 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 612 54.60% 2.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Fremont as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Fremont is 332, with median earnings of $52,604.00.

Women in Fremont, Wisconsin earning approximately 44.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 332 $52,604.00
Male 181 $72,143.00
Female 151 $32,422.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 39 $70,625.00
Business and Financial 7 $64,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $106,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00
Legal 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 17 $53,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 17 $37,917.00
Healthcare Support 10 $23,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 9 $4,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 15 $11,875.00
Personal Care and Service 5 $8,125.00
Sales 19 $59,063.00
Office and Administrative Support 30 $31,667.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $38,036.00
Construction and Extraction 27 $48,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 41 $88,427.00
Production 21 $48,438.00
Transportation and Material Moving 10 $41,000.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 22 $118,125.00 17 $67,917.00
Business and Financial 5 $78,125.00 2 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $106,250.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 5 $11,250.00 12 $60,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 17 $37,917.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 10 $23,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2 $0.00 7 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 7 $61,250.00 8 $10,000.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 5 $8,125.00
Sales 8 $71,250.00 11 $58,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 2 $0.00 28 $31,944.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $6,563.00 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 27 $48,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 41 $88,427.00 0 $0.00
Production 10 $48,750.00 11 $48,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 9 $40,750.00 1 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 319 households in Fremont, with an average household size of 2.92 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 213 families in Fremont with an average family size of 3.82 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 196 2 15 106
Average Household Size 3.94 3 2.4 1.1
Total Families 196 2 15 0
Average Household Size 3.94 2 2.4 0

Poverty

Of the 213 families in Fremont, 2.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Fremont:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 351 housing units in Fremont, Wisconsin.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 319 90.88%
Vacant 32 9.12%

5.41% of the total 351 housing units in Fremont are rental units. This is approximately 19 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 300 are occupied by the owner - or 85.47% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Fremont is $958.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Fremont that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    12
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    7
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Fremont is $227,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Fremont that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    5
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    22
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    77
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    74
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    91
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    6
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Fremont. The chart below shows the number of properties in Fremont that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    51
  • 1940 to 1949
    14
  • 1950 to 1959
    21
  • 1960 to 1969
    15
  • 1970 to 1979
    41
  • 1980 to 1989
    23
  • 1990 to 1999
    101
  • 2000 to 2009
    72
  • 2010 to 2013
    13
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Fremont that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    7
  • 1 vehicle available
    94
  • 2 vehicles available
    97
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    121

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Fremont get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Fremont that commute to work in a particular way.

28.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Fremont.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    11
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    13
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    15
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    43
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    72
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    44
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    39
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    26
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    20
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    13
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    9
  • 90 or more minutes
    9

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Fremont, Wisconsin in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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