Fremont County, Iowa

Fremont County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census the population was 6,605, making it the state's seventh-least populous county.[1] The county seat is Sidney.[2] The county was formed in 1847 and named for the military officer John C. Fremont.[3]

Not to be confused with Fremont, Iowa.
Fremont County
U.S. county
Fremont County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
Iowa's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°44′38″N 95°36′31″W
Country United States
State Iowa
Founded1847
Named forJohn C. Fremont
SeatSidney
Largest cityHamburg
Area
 • Total517 sq mi (1,340 km2)
 • Land511 sq mi (1,320 km2)
 • Water5.5 sq mi (14 km2)  1.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total6,605
 • Density13/sq mi (4.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.co.fremont.ia.us

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 517 square miles (1,340 km2), of which 511 square miles (1,320 km2) is land and 5.5 square miles (14 km2) (1.1%) is water.[4]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

History

Fremont County was impacted by the 2019 Midwestern U.S. floods. Buyouts are under discussion for residents in Hamburg and McPaul.[5]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18501,244—
18605,074307.9%
187011,174120.2%
188017,65258.0%
189016,842−4.6%
190018,54610.1%
191015,623−15.8%
192015,447−1.1%
193015,5330.6%
194014,645−5.7%
195012,323−15.9%
196010,282−16.6%
19709,282−9.7%
19809,4011.3%
19908,226−12.5%
20008,010−2.6%
20107,441−7.1%
20206,605−11.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2018[10]
Population of Fremont County from US census data

2020 census

The 2020 census recorded a population of 6,605 in the county, with a population density of 12.7663/sq mi (4.9291/km2). 95.65% of the population reported being of one race. 91.01% were non-Hispanic White, 0.17% were Black, 2.88% were Hispanic, 0.29% were Native American, 0.17% were Asian, 0.08% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and 5.42% were some other race or more than one race. There were 3,110 housing units, of which 2,720 were occupied.[1]

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 7,441 in the county, with a population density of 14.5599/sq mi (5.6216/km2). There were 3,431 housing units, of which 3,064 were occupied.[11]

2000 census
2000 Census Age Pyramid for Fremont County

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 8,010 people, 3,199 households, and 2,242 families residing in the county. The population density was 16 people per square mile (6/km2). There were 3,514 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile (3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.01% White, 0.04% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.96% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. 2.17% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,199 households, out of which 30.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.90% were married couples living together, 8.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.90% were non-families. 26.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.10% under the age of 18, 6.00% from 18 to 24, 24.30% from 25 to 44, 24.70% from 45 to 64, and 19.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 95.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $38,345, and the median income for a family was $46,547. Males had a median income of $30,822 versus $23,003 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,081. About 6.50% of families and 9.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.40% of those under age 18 and 10.70% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated places

Townships

Fremont County is divided into thirteen townships:

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Fremont County.[1]

† county seat

Rank City, town, etc. Municipal type Population (2020 Census)
1 † Sidney City 1,070
2 Hamburg City 890
3 Tabor (partially in Mills County) City 928 (1,014 total)
4 Farragut City 490
5 Riverton City 245
6 Randolph City 189
7 Thurman City 167
8 Percival CDP 53
9 Imogene City 39
10 Anderson CDP 37
11 Bartlett CDP 5
12 Shenandoah (mostly in Page County) City 0 (4,925 total)

Politics

Prior to 1944, Fremont County was a swing county in presidential elections, voting for the national winner in every election from 1904 to 1940. Starting with the 1944 election, the county has become a Republican Party stronghold, only failing to back a Republican presidential candidate in 1964 amidst Lyndon B. Johnson's national landslide.

Presidential election results
Presidential election results[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2020 70.3% 2,711 28.0% 1,080 1.7% 66
2016 67.0% 2,407 26.8% 963 6.3% 225
2012 53.8% 1,972 44.6% 1,637 1.6% 59
2008 51.1% 1,989 47.4% 1,848 1.5% 59
2004 60.4% 2,362 38.6% 1,510 1.0% 39
2000 57.2% 2,069 40.4% 1,459 2.4% 88
1996 44.2% 1,576 41.6% 1,481 14.2% 505
1992 37.3% 1,459 36.4% 1,422 26.3% 1,030
1988 55.2% 1,946 43.9% 1,547 1.0% 34
1984 64.8% 2,686 34.4% 1,426 0.8% 35
1980 65.2% 2,693 29.1% 1,203 5.7% 235
1976 51.8% 2,163 47.0% 1,964 1.2% 49
1972 67.6% 2,642 31.0% 1,210 1.4% 55
1968 55.9% 2,385 34.8% 1,484 9.4% 401
1964 42.9% 2,044 56.8% 2,703 0.3% 14
1960 56.7% 3,027 43.2% 2,307 0.0% 2
1956 58.8% 3,241 40.9% 2,254 0.3% 16
1952 64.5% 3,802 35.4% 2,085 0.1% 7
1948 50.2% 2,698 49.0% 2,637 0.8% 43
1944 53.0% 3,113 46.7% 2,747 0.3% 17
1940 49.3% 3,825 50.4% 3,914 0.3% 25
1936 43.2% 3,291 56.5% 4,301 0.3% 25
1932 33.5% 2,339 65.6% 4,585 0.9% 65
1928 55.7% 3,597 43.7% 2,822 0.6% 38
1924 53.2% 3,313 40.6% 2,525 6.2% 385
1920 59.3% 3,776 39.7% 2,524 1.0% 64
1916 44.4% 1,732 53.4% 2,085 2.2% 86
1912 26.3% 973 47.6% 1,762 26.1% 964
1908 48.6% 1,949 49.4% 1,979 2.0% 80
1904 56.9% 2,227 38.6% 1,511 4.4% 173
1900 46.6% 2,170 51.5% 2,399 1.9% 89
1896 40.2% 1,948 59.0% 2,857 0.8% 40

See also

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 132.
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. Norvell, Kim (October 9, 2019). "205 days and counting: For western Iowa, recovery from historic flooding remains a long way off". Des Moines Register. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
  6. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
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  8. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  9. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  10. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  11. "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved May 11, 2011.
  12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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