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Fremont County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2000 Census the county had a population of 11,819 (2005 estimate: 12,242) *. The county seat is St. Anthony6.
Fremont County is part of the Rexburg, ID Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 4,910 km² (1,896 mi²). 4,835 km² (1,867 mi²) of it is land and 75 km² (29 mi²) of it (1.52%) is water. The southern part of the county cover the northeast tip of the Snake River Basin, with the mountains of the continental divide forming its northern boundary. Montana lies to the north, and Wyoming to the east. A portion of Yellowstone National Park reaches into the county.
Adjacent Counties
- Clark County, Idaho - west
- Jefferson County, Idaho - southwest
- Madison County, Idaho - south
- Teton County, Idaho - south
- Teton County, Wyoming - east
- Gallatin County, Montana - north
- Madison County, Montana - north
- Beaverhead County, Montana - northwest
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 11,819 people, 3,885 households, and 3,030 families residing in the county. The population density was 2/km² (6/mi²). There were 6,890 housing units at an average density of 1/km² (4/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 91.41% White, 0.16% Black or African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 5.94% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. 10.62% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 3,885 households out of which 39.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.90% were married couples living together, 6.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.00% were non-families. 19.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.43.
In the county the population was spread out with 33.10% under the age of 18, 9.30% from 18 to 24, 24.70% from 25 to 44, 20.40% from 45 to 64, and 12.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 105.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,424, and the median income for a family was $36,715. Males had a median income of $26,490 versus $19,670 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,965. About 10.30% of families and 14.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.40% of those under age 18 and 13.60% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
External link
"Fremont County, Idaho"