Fremont, CA Demographics

A map of Fremont's Population by Race

Fremont, California has an estimated population of 228,295, a less than 1% change from the 230,504 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.7% Asian, 15.7% White, 13.1% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.8% Black, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fremont, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fremont is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fremont, that probability was 54.9% in 2020 and 55.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fremont is ranked the 17th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fremont was ranked the 16th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fremont's White Population

35,791 residents of Fremont, or 15.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fremont is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Fremont ranks 1339th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fremont's White population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Fremont's population has decreased from 16.6% to 15.7%.

Fremont is more White than neighboring Union City (13.6% White), and Milpitas (10.1% White). Fremont is less White than neighboring Newark (16.7% White), Sunol (61.7% White), and Sunnyvale (26.5% White).

Fremont's Black Population

6,421 residents of Fremont, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fremont is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Fremont ranks 405th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fremont's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.7%. Black residents' share of Fremont's population has increased from 2.2% to 2.8%.

Fremont is more Black than neighboring Sunol (0.6% Black), Milpitas (1.8% Black), and Sunnyvale (1.5% Black). Fremont is less Black than neighboring Newark (3.2% Black), and Union City (4.4% Black).

Fremont's Asian Population

145,362 residents of Fremont, or 63.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fremont is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Fremont ranks 8th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fremont's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.0%. Asian residents' share of Fremont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 63.7%.

Fremont is more Asian than neighboring Newark (46.3% Asian), Union City (56.9% Asian), Sunol (14.6% Asian), and Sunnyvale (49.4% Asian). Fremont is less Asian than neighboring Milpitas (71.5% Asian).

Fremont's Hispanic Population

29,954 residents of Fremont, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fremont is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Fremont ranks 1127th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fremont's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Fremont's population has increased from 12.6% to 13.1%.

Fremont is less Hispanic than neighboring Newark (27.2% Hispanic), Union City (20.2% Hispanic), Sunol (14.4% Hispanic), Milpitas (13.4% Hispanic), and Sunnyvale (17% Hispanic).

Fremont's Native American/Other Population

2,363 residents of Fremont, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fremont is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Fremont ranks 833rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fremont's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fremont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Fremont is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sunol (0.2% Native American/Other), and Milpitas (0.6% Native American/Other). Fremont is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newark (2.7% Native American/Other), Union City (1.4% Native American/Other), and Sunnyvale (1.3% Native American/Other).

Fremont's Multiracial Population

8,404 residents of Fremont, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fremont is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Fremont ranks 1041st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fremont's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Fremont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Fremont is more Multiracial than neighboring Union City (3.4% Multiracial), and Milpitas (2.6% Multiracial). Fremont is less Multiracial than neighboring Newark (3.9% Multiracial), Sunol (8.4% Multiracial), and Sunnyvale (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.