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Fremont, NC

Town in Wayne County, North Carolina.

Population

943

Land area

1.4sq mi

People per sq mi

695

ZIP codes

0

Fremont and its ZIP codes

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Fremont at a glance

  • Fremont is about 3.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $51,667 a year, 29% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,800 (49% below North Carolina) and median rent is $912 a month.

Local data for Fremont, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Fremont, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$51,667

Poverty rate

28.2%

Median home value

$147,800

Median rent

$912/mo

Homeownership

56.6%

Bachelor's or higher

13.5%

Median age

42.5

Average commute

22.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (70), German Americans (50), Scottish Americans (35).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Fremont.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,216

41,053 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,955

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$894M

FY 2026, $7,620 per person

Wayne County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Fremont, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone68.7%
  • Carpooled25.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.7%

Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Fremont, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

492

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

848

1.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 32°F

52.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Fremont, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.6%

U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts

Diabetes

20.2%

U.S. 12.1% +8.1 pts

Smoking

19.1%

U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.2%

U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts

Cities near Fremont

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PikevilleTown3.3 mi0.8
EurekaTown5.6 mi0.3
Black CreekTown6.8 mi0.7
LucamaTown7 mi0.6
KenlyTown9.2 mi1.9
StantonsburgTown9.7 mi0.6
GoldsboroCity11 mi28.6
PrincetonTown12 mi1.2
New HopeCensus-designated place13 mi2.5
MicroTown13 mi0.4
WilsonCity13 mi31.6
SaratogaTown13 mi0.6
ElroyCensus-designated place15 mi6.5
Mar-MacCensus-designated place15 mi4.5
Pine LevelTown15 mi1.8
SimsTown16 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Fremont, NC in?
Fremont is in Wayne County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Fremont, NC?
About 943 people live in Fremont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Fremont?
Nearby places include Pikeville (3.3 mi), Eureka (5.6 mi), Black Creek (6.8 mi), Lucama (7 mi), Kenly (9.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023