Fremont, Nebraska

Fremont is a city located in eastern Nebraska, in Dodge County, near Omaha. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 25,174. It is the county seat of and largest city in Dodge County6. The Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, Washington is named after the city.

Demographics

Fremont is the county seat of Dodge County, Nebraska, and is likewise the financial and social center of the area. Facilitated by the completion of the US Highway 275 and Highway 30 bypass around Fremont, from Omaha, eastern Fremont is growing rapidly as a bedroom community for Omaha (see links to air photos below).

Related Topics:
Dodge County, Nebraska - Bypass - Omaha - Bedroom community

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As of the census2 of 2000, there are 25,174 people, 10,171 households, and 6,672 families residing in the city, which makes it the 6th largest city in Nebraska. The population density is 1,309.9/km² (3,393.3/mi²). There are 10,576 housing units at an average density of 550.3/km² (1,425.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 95.28% White, 0.57% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 2.29% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. 4.31% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Census - ² - 2000 - Population density - White - African American - Native American - Asian - Pacific Islander - Other races - Hispanic - Latino

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There are 10,171 households out of which 30.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% are married couples living together, 9.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% are non-families. 29.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 2.93.

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In the city the population is spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.8 males.

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The median income for a household in the city is $36,700, and the median income for a family is $45,259. Males have a median income of $31,865 versus $21,035 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,006. 8.8% of the population and 5.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.1% of those under the age of 18 and 7.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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Per capita income - Poverty line

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