Idaho

Fremont

13,388
2020 population
1900
first census record
13
census records

About Fremont

Fremont, Idaho, first appears in the United States federal census in 1900, when it recorded a population of 12,821. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 13,388.

Its recorded population peaked at 24,606 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 46 percent.

On the ground today, 7 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Camas Meadows, Camas Meadows, Nez Perce — Camas Meadows Mule Raid (August 20, 1877), and 14 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202013,388
201013,242
200011,819
199010,937
198010,813
19708,710
19608,679
19509,351
194010,304
19309,924
192010,380
191024,606
190012,821
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Fremont

Military engagements that took place in Fremont, Idaho.

Battle of Camas Meadows
1877
Camas Meadows
1877
Nez Perce — Camas Meadows Mule Raid (August 20, 1877)
1877
Camas Meadows Raid
1877
Battle of Camas Meadows (Nez Perce)
1877
Nez Perce War – Henry's Lake Encampment
1877
Nez Perce War – Skirmish at Camas Meadows
1877

Historic places in Fremont

National Register of Historic Places listings in Fremont, Idaho.

Conant Creek Pegram Truss Railroad Bridge
Grainville
Bishop Mountain Lookout
Island Park
St. Anthony Pegram Truss Railroad Bridge
St. Anthony
Rankin Auto Court
Ashton
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall
Ashton
Idaho State Industrial School Women's Dormitory
St. Anthony
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Frequently asked about Fremont

When does Fremont first appear in the US census?
Fremont, Idaho first appears in the federal census in 1900, with a recorded population of 12,821.
What is the population of Fremont?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Fremont had a recorded population of 13,388.
When did Fremont's population peak?
Fremont's recorded population peaked at 24,606 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in Fremont?
7 documented military engagements took place in Fremont, including Battle of Camas Meadows, Camas Meadows, Nez Perce — Camas Meadows Mule Raid (August 20, 1877).
How many historic places are in Fremont?
14 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Fremont, Idaho.
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