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Fremont County
countyFremont County, Colorado
Overview
- Classification
- County
- FIPS Code
- 08043
- Country
- United States
- County
- Fremont County
Geography
- Region
- South-central Colorado
- Elevation
- 5,300 ft
- Total Area
- 1,534 sq mi
- Land Area
- 1,533 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.48
- Longitude
- -105.44
- Climate
- Temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters. Moderate precipitation with some snowfall in winter. Known as the 'Climate Capital of Colorado' due to its pleasant year-round weather.
- Notable Features
- Royal Gorge · Arkansas River · Sangre de Cristo Mountains
- Neighboring Areas
- Teller County · El Paso County · Pueblo County · Custer County · Saguache County · Chaffee County · Park County
Demographics
- Population (2020)
- 48,939
- Est. Population (2023)
- 49,394
- Median Age
- 44.9
- Median Income
- $61,027
- Poverty Rate
- 13.4%
- Owner-Occupied
- 76.2%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- 78.5% White (Non-Hispanic), 8.3% White (Hispanic), 3.55% Black or African American (Non-Hispanic), 2.84% Two Races Including Other (Hispanic), 2.17% Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic). 13% of the population is Hispanic.
Governance
- Government Type
- Board of County Commissioners
- Governing Body
- Board of County Commissioners
- Body Size
- 3 members
- Municipal Services
- Assessor · Clerk and Recorder · Coroner · Treasurer/Public Trustee · Sheriff · County Manager
U.S. Congress
Hickenlooper, John W.D
U.S. SenatorBennet, Michael F.D
U.S. SenatorDeGette, DianaD
U.S. Representative - District 1Neguse, JoeD
U.S. Representative - District 2Hurd, JeffR
U.S. Representative - District 3Boebert, LaurenR
U.S. Representative - District 4Crank, JeffR
U.S. Representative - District 5Crow, JasonD
U.S. Representative - District 6Pettersen, BrittanyD
U.S. Representative - District 7Evans, GabeR
U.S. Representative - District 8Economy
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.3%
- Economic Profile
- Historically tied to natural resources · Increasingly driven by healthcare, public administration, and retail · Emerging technology hub
- Employment Sectors
- Public Administration · Health Care & Social Assistance · Construction
- Major Employers
- Colorado Department of Corrections
Education
- School Districts
- Fremont RE-1 School District
Infrastructure
- Transportation
- US Highway 50 · State Highway 115 · State Highway 67
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Municipal power · Likely access to broadband
- Major Facilities
- Fremont County Courthouse · Numerous correctional facilities · Hospitals
Recreation
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Royal Gorge Bridge & Park · Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area · Pike National Forest · San Isabel National Forest · Sangre de Cristo Wilderness
- Parks & Trails
- Red Canyon Park · Tunnel Drive Trail
History
- Founded
- 1861
- Named After
- John C. Frémont
- Historical Significance
- Rich history tied to mining, agriculture, and corrections. The Royal Gorge has been a focal point since prehistoric times.
- Key Events
- Establishment as one of the original 17 counties of the Colorado Territory · Construction of the first Colorado Territory Prison in 1871 · Gold Rush of 1858 · Discovery of oil in 1862