| Fremont County, Idaho | ||
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Location in the state of Idaho |
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Idaho's location in the U.S. |
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| Founded | March 4, 1893 | |
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| Named for | John C. Frémont | |
| Seat | St. Anthony | |
| Largest city | St. Anthony | |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
1,895.59 sq mi (4,910 km²) 1,866.76 sq mi (4,835 km²) 28.84 sq mi (75 km²), 1.52% |
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| Population - (2000) - Density |
11,819 6.3/sq mi (2.4/km²) |
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| Time zone | Mountain: UTC-7/-6 | |
| Website | www.co.fremont.id.us | |
Fremont County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. The county was established in 1893, and was named for the explorer John C. Frémont.[1] As of the 2000 census the county had a population of 11,819 (2008 estimate: 12,551).[2] The county seat and largest city is St. Anthony.[3] Fremont County is part of the Rexburg, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 1,895.59 square miles (4,909.6 km2), of which 1,866.76 square miles (4,834.9 km2) (or 98.48%) is land and 28.84 square miles (74.7 km2) (or 1.52%) is water.[4] 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.
The Fremont County Courthouse in St. Anthony is on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 12,821 |
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| 1910 | 24,606 | 91.9% | |
| 1920 | 10,380 | −57.8% | |
| 1930 | 9,924 | −4.4% | |
| 1940 | 10,304 | 3.8% | |
| 1950 | 9,351 | −9.2% | |
| 1960 | 8,679 | −7.2% | |
| 1970 | 8,710 | 0.4% | |
| 1980 | 10,813 | 24.1% | |
| 1990 | 10,937 | 1.1% | |
| 2000 | 11,819 | 8.1% | |
| Est. 2008 | 12,551 | 6.2% | |
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As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 11,819 people, 3,885 households, and 3,030 families residing in the county. The population density was 6 people per square mile (2/km²). There were 6,890 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (1/km²). 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. 25.1% were of English, 15.1% German and 14.8% American ancestry according to Census 2000.
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.
The Idaho Department of Correction operates the St. Anthony Work Camp in St. Anthony. [8][9]
| Beaverhead County, Montana | Gallatin County, Montana and Madison County, Montana | |||
| Clark County | Teton County, Wyoming | |||
| Fremont County, Idaho | ||||
| Jefferson County | Madison County and Teton County |
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