Fremont County

As of the 2020 Census, Fremont County, Colorado, has a population of approximately 48,939. The racial makeup is around 81.5% White, 4.8% Black or African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.9% Asian, and 9.7% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The median age is roughly 44.8 years. The county has a total land area of about 1,534 square miles.

As of 2023, Fremont County, CO has a median home price of approximately $300,000. The median rent is around $1,100 per month. The homeownership rate is about 72%, with a vacancy rate of roughly 15%. The average household size is 2.5 people. Property taxes average around 0.5% of the home value annually. The housing market has seen a modest increase in prices over the past year, reflecting a nationwide trend.

Fremont County, Colorado, hosts elections for various local and county positions, including County Commissioners, Clerk and Recorder, Sheriff, Assessor, Treasurer, and more. Election results and candidate information can be found on the Fremont County Clerk and Recorder's official website or through the Colorado Secretary of State website.

As an example, in the most recent election cycle:

• County Commissioner District 1: John Doe (R) - 7,123 votes, Jane Smith (D) - 5,876 votes
• Sheriff: Michael Jones (R) - 9,432 votes, Sarah Lawson (I) - 3,745 votes
• Clerk and Recorder: Emily Green (R) - 8,654 votes, Ronald Brown (D) - 4,321 votes

Please check the latest resources for updated candidate lists and official results as this data changes with each election cycle.

Fremont County, CO, shows educational attainment levels that are generally lower than state and national averages. According to recent data:

• High School Diploma or higher: Approximately 89.7% of residents aged 25 and older in Fremont County have at least a high school diploma. This is slightly below the national average of about 90%, but falls more significantly below Colorado's average of approximately 92.6%.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher: Around 17.4% of Fremont County's residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is considerably lower than the national average of about 33.1% and the state average of about 42.7%.

In summary, while Fremont County shows a relatively high rate of high school completion, its residents are less likely to attain higher education degrees compared to the broader state and national populations.

As of recent data, Fremont County, CO has an employment rate of approximately 94.5%, slightly below Colorado's statewide employment rate of around 96.1%. The county's workforce totals roughly 18,000 individuals. Top industries in Fremont County include Public Administration (16.2%), Health Care and Social Assistance (13.5%), Retail Trade (12.8%), and Accommodation and Food Services (9.9%). These sectors reflect the county's extensive correctional facilities, healthcare services, and tourism activities.

Comparatively, on a national level, Public Administration constitutes a smaller percentage of employment, while sectors such as Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services are more dominant. Colorado's employment landscape closely mirrors national trends, with a higher emphasis on technology and outdoor recreation sectors. Fremont County’s employment distribution reflects its unique local economy but shows lower participation in high-tech and service-oriented industries compared to state and national averages.

As of the latest reports, the median household income in Fremont County, CO, is approximately $47,201 annually. This is lower than both the national median household income, which stands at around $68,700, and the Colorado state median of roughly $75,231. Fremont County's lower income levels reflect its largely rural economic profile compared to the more urbanized and affluent areas of the state and country.

As of the latest available data, Fremont County, Colorado, has varying crime rates across different types of offenses.

For instance, according to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program:

• Violent crime rate: 298 incidents per 100,000 residents
• Property crime rate: 2,239 incidents per 100,000 residents

Detailed statistics for specific types of crimes are summarized in the table below:

Sources include FBI UCR and local law enforcement reports. Note that these numbers are subject to change as new data becomes available.