Fremont County, Idaho
Encyclopedia
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
. As of the 2000 census the county had a population of 11,819 (2008 estimate: 12,551). The county seat
and largest city is St. Anthony
. Fremont County is part of the Rexburg, Idaho
Micropolitan Statistical Area
.
lies to the north, and Wyoming
to the east. A portion of Yellowstone National Park
reaches into the county.
in St. Anthony
is on the National Register of Historic Places
.
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.
operates the St. Anthony Work Camp in St. Anthony.
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Idaho
Idaho
Idaho is a state in the Rocky Mountain area of the United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state....
. The county was established in 1893, and was named for the explorer John C. Frémont
John C. Frémont
John Charles Frémont , was an American military officer, explorer, and the first candidate of the anti-slavery Republican Party for the office of President of the United States. During the 1840s, that era's penny press accorded Frémont the sobriquet The Pathfinder...
. As of the 2000 census the county had a population of 11,819 (2008 estimate: 12,551). The county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
and largest city is St. Anthony
St. Anthony, Idaho
St. Anthony is a city in and the county seat of Fremont County, Idaho, United States. The population was 3,342 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Rexburg, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:St...
. Fremont County is part of the Rexburg, Idaho
Rexburg, Idaho
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 17,257 people, 4,274 households, and 2,393 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,534.4 people per square mile . There were 4,533 housing units at an average density of 928.4 per square mile...
Micropolitan Statistical Area
Rexburg micropolitan area
The Rexburg Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in eastern Idaho, anchored by the city of Rexburg....
.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 1895.59 square miles (4,909.6 km²), of which 1866.76 square miles (4,834.9 km²) (or 98.48%) is land and 28.84 square miles (74.7 km²) (or 1.52%) is water. 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. MontanaMontana
Montana is a state in the Western United States. The western third of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges. Smaller, "island ranges" are found in the central third of the state, for a total of 77 named ranges of the Rocky Mountains. This geographical fact is reflected in the state's name,...
lies to the north, and Wyoming
Wyoming
Wyoming is a state in the mountain region of the Western United States. The western two thirds of the state is covered mostly with the mountain ranges and rangelands in the foothills of the Eastern Rocky Mountains, while the eastern third of the state is high elevation prairie known as the High...
to the east. A portion of Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park, established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872, is a national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho...
reaches into the county.
National protected areas
- Caribou-Targhee National ForestCaribou-Targhee National ForestCaribou-Targhee National Forest is located in the states of Idaho and Wyoming, with a small section in Utah in the United States. The forest is broken into several separate sections and extends over . To the east the forest borders Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park and...
(part) - Yellowstone National ParkYellowstone National ParkYellowstone National Park, established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872, is a national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho...
(part)
Highways
- US 20
- SH-47
- SH-87
Historical places
The Fremont County CourthouseFremont County Courthouse (Idaho)
Fremont County Courthouse in St. Anthony, Idaho was built in 1909. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979....
in St. Anthony
St. Anthony, Idaho
St. Anthony is a city in and the county seat of Fremont County, Idaho, United States. The population was 3,342 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Rexburg, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:St...
is on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
.
Adjacent Counties
- Clark CountyClark County, IdahoClark County is a rural county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2000 Census the county had a population of 1,022 . The county seat and largest city is Dubois...
- west - Jefferson CountyJefferson County, IdahoJefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. The county was established in 1913, and was named after Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. President. As of the 2000 Census the county had a population of 19,155 . The county seat and largest city is Rigby...
- southwest - Madison CountyMadison County, IdahoMadison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2000 Census the county had a population of 27,467 . The county seat and largest city is Rexburg. Madison County is part of the Rexburg, ID, Micropolitan Statistical Area.- History :The area was originally settled by members...
- south - Teton CountyTeton County, IdahoTeton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. Established in 1915, it was named after the Teton Mountains. As of the 2000 Census the county had a population of 5,999...
- south - Teton CountyTeton County, WyomingTeton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of 2010, the population was 21,294. Its county seat is Jackson. Teton County contains the affluent Jackson Hole skiing area...
, WyomingWyomingWyoming is a state in the mountain region of the Western United States. The western two thirds of the state is covered mostly with the mountain ranges and rangelands in the foothills of the Eastern Rocky Mountains, while the eastern third of the state is high elevation prairie known as the High...
- east - Gallatin CountyGallatin County, Montana-National protected areas:* Gallatin National Forest * Yellowstone National Park -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 67,831 people, 26,323 households, and 16,188 families residing in the county. The population density was 26 people per square mile . There were 29,489 housing units...
, MontanaMontanaMontana is a state in the Western United States. The western third of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges. Smaller, "island ranges" are found in the central third of the state, for a total of 77 named ranges of the Rocky Mountains. This geographical fact is reflected in the state's name,...
- north - Madison CountyMadison County, Montana-National protected areas:*Beaverhead National Forest *Deerlodge National Forest *Gallatin National Forest -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 6,851 people, 2,956 households, and 1,921 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile...
, MontanaMontanaMontana is a state in the Western United States. The western third of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges. Smaller, "island ranges" are found in the central third of the state, for a total of 77 named ranges of the Rocky Mountains. This geographical fact is reflected in the state's name,...
- north - Beaverhead CountyBeaverhead County, Montana-National protected areas:* Beaverhead National Forest * Big Hole National Battlefield* Nez Perce National Historical Park * Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge-History:...
, MontanaMontanaMontana is a state in the Western United States. The western third of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges. Smaller, "island ranges" are found in the central third of the state, for a total of 77 named ranges of the Rocky Mountains. This geographical fact is reflected in the state's name,...
- northwest
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 11,819 people, 3,885 households, and 3,030 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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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
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.16% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.51% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.36% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.06% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 5.94% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.56% from two or more races. 10.62% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race. 25.1% were of English
English people
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, 15.1% German and 14.8% American
United States
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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
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
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
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
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
- AshtonAshton, IdahoAshton is a city in Fremont County, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Rexburg, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,129 at the 2000 census. The district is noted for seed potato production and bills itself as the world's largest seed potato growing area.-Geography and...
- DrummondDrummond, IdahoDrummond is a city in Fremont County, Idaho, United States. The population was 15 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Rexburg, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Drummond is located at ....
- Island ParkIsland Park, IdahoIsland Park is a city in Fremont County, Idaho, United States. The city's population was 215 at the 2000 census. The city was incorporated by owners of the many lodges and resorts along U.S. Route 20 in 1947, primarily to circumvent Idaho's liquor laws that prohibited the sale of liquor outside of...
- Last ChanceLast Chance, IdahoLast Chance is a populated place in Fremont County, Idaho, United States. The name was collected by the United States Geological Survey between 1976 and 1979, and entered into the Geographic Names Information System on June 21, 1979....
- NewdaleNewdale, IdahoNewdale is a city in Fremont County, Idaho, United States. The population was 358 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Rexburg, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Newdale is located at , one mile below the Teton Dam....
- ParkerParker, IdahoParker is a city in Fremont County, Idaho, United States. The population was 319 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Rexburg, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Parker is located at ....
- St. AnthonySt. Anthony, IdahoSt. Anthony is a city in and the county seat of Fremont County, Idaho, United States. The population was 3,342 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Rexburg, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:St...
- TetonTeton, IdahoTeton is a city in Fremont County, Idaho, United States. The population was 569 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Rexburg, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Teton is located at ....
- Warm RiverWarm River, IdahoWarm River is a city in Fremont County, Idaho, United States. The population was 3 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Rexburg, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Warm River is located at ....
Unincorporated communities
- Big Springs
- Chester
- LakeLake, IdahoLake is an unincorporated place located in Fremont County in the U.S. state of Idaho. It is located at .Lake is part of the Rexburg, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area....
- Macks Inn
- SquirrelSquirrel, IdahoSquirrel is an unincorporated community in Fremont County, Idaho, United States. Squirrel lies north of Idaho State Route 32 northeast of Drummond and southeast of Ashton....
- Wilford
Government and infrastructure
The Idaho Department of CorrectionIdaho Department of Correction
The Idaho Department of Corrections mission is to Protect Idaho through Safety, Accountability, Partnerships and Opportunities for Offender Change. IDOC is responsible for the incarceration and community supervision of felony offenders in Idaho. The department operates eight prisons, five...
operates the St. Anthony Work Camp in St. Anthony.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Fremont County, IdahoNational Register of Historic Places listings in Fremont County, IdahoThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Fremont County, Idaho.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Fremont County, Idaho, United States...