Fremont County, Wyoming

Fremont County: County in western Wyoming, United States

About

Fremont County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2010 census, the population was 40,123 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 39,317 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lander. The county was created 140 years ago in 1883.

Fremont County is located in west-central Wyoming. It was originally populated by Native American tribes like the Eastern Shoshone. The county was created in 1884 and named after Civil War general John C. Frémont.

In the 1880s, the county became important for cattle ranching and agriculture. The Wind River Indian Reservation was established in 1905.

Major Towns and Features

Some main towns and features in Fremont County include:

  • Lander - The scenic county seat located where the Oregon and Mormon Trails crossed the Popo Agie River.
  • Riverton - Largest city, established as a trading post in 1906 by Louis Miller.
  • Wind River Indian Reservation - Home to the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes.
  • South Pass City - Ghost town and former mining community near the Continental Divide.

Things to See and Do

Top attractions and activities in Fremont County include:

  • Exploring the historic gold rush town of South Pass City Historic Site.
  • Hiking through stunning peaks and valleys in the Wind River Mountains.
  • Discovering Native American history and culture at the Wind River Heritage Center in Riverton.
  • Touring the Oregon Buttes badlands and unique rock formations.
  • Tracking wolves, bears, and other wildlife on a tour in Boysen State Park.

Fremont County offers diverse landscapes, traces of the Old West, and indigenous heritage. Outdoor enthusiasts will feel right at home taking in the area's natural splendor.

Fremont County locator map
Location of Fremont County on Wyoming map.

Quick Facts about Fremont County

Population : 39,317 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Wyoming (United States)
Different from : Fremont County, Fremont County, Fremont County
Area : 23998 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.9%
Land as percent of area : 99.1%
Named for : John C. Frémont
Altitude : 5,272 feet / 1607 meters
Capital : Lander
Establishment : January 01, 1884
Time Zone : America/Denver
Local time : 17:38:10 (19th April 2024)
Density : 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.05% (2010-2020)
Fremont County Courthouse 'Front' image
Fremont County Courthouse 'Front'
Fremont County Courthouse 'Front' image

Geography

Fremont County is located at 43°2'26"N 108°37'50"W (43.0405300, -108.6304200). It has 7 neighbors: Carbon County, Hot Springs County, Natrona County, Sublette County, Sweetwater County, Teton County and Washakie County.

Fremont County map

The largest city of Fremont County is Riverton with a population of 10,819. Other cities include and Lander population 7,467. See all Fremont County cities & populated places.

Fremont County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fremont County.

City Name Population Title
Riverton 10,819 City in Freemont County, Wyoming
Lander 7,467 City in, and the county seat of, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States
Fort Washakie 1,759 Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming
Arapahoe 1,656 Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming
Ethete 1,553 Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming
Dubois 965 Town of the United States
Shoshoni 648 Town of the United States
Hudson 443 Town in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States
Pavillion 230 Town of the United States

Fremont County has 7 neighbours.

  • Lander

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Fremont County decreased by 2.05% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 40,123 - census
2011 40,519 0.98% estimation process
2012 41,015 1.21% estimation process
2013 40,912 -0.25% estimation process
2014 40,565 -0.86% estimation process
2015 40,219 -0.86% estimation process
2016 40,200 -0.05% estimation process
2017 39,818 -0.96% estimation process
2018 39,561 -0.65% estimation process
2019 39,261 -0.76% estimation process
2020 39,317 0.14% estimation process

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People born in Fremont County (2)

People born in Fremont County, including politician Frank Mockler, politician Walter Urbigkit, .

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Other places with the same name (4)

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Casper 58,498 The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.
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