Fremont County GIS Maps
Fremont County, Colorado, has 48,939 residents and covers 1,533.1 square miles. The population grew 4.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Fremont County is 08043.
Cañon City is the county's largest population center. Fremont County also includes 9 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 13 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Fremont County Trends
- Population
- 48,939▴
- Median Home Value
- $282,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 5,991▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Fremont County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Fremont County Population
Fremont County had 48,939 residents in 2020. That was 4.5% higher than in 2010. Fremont County added 2,794 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 32 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Canon City, Florence and Penrose.
Population Trend in Fremont County CO
Fremont County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Fremont County Zip Codes
Fremont County has 9 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Canon City (81212), Florence (81226) and Penrose (81240). Canon City is the largest zip by population, with about 31,643 residents or 65% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 91% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Fremont County CO
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81212 | Canon City | 31,643 | ▴ 6.4% |
| 81226 | Florence | 8,585 | ▾ -5.3% |
| 81240 | Penrose | 4,366 | ▴ 1% |
| 81223 | Cotopaxi | 2,190 | ▴ 33.6% |
| 81233 | Howard | 881 | ▴ 7% |
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Fremont County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Fremont County Demographics
Fremont County has a median age of 44.9, which makes the county a little older than Colorado overall. About 16% of residents are under 18, while 22.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 34.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 44.7%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Fremont County CO
Median Age
44.9
Under 18
16%
Age 65+
22.4%
Bachelor's+
21%
Fremont County School Districts
Fremont County is served by 4 public school districts with 5,991 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Fremont RE-1, Salida R-32 and Fremont RE-2. Those three districts account for about 97% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Fremont County CO
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont RE-1 | 3,191 | 53.3% | ▴ 0.4% |
| Salida School District R-32 | 1,351 | 22.6% | ▴ 2.2% |
| Fremont RE-2 | 1,294 | 21.6% | ▾ -6% |
| Fremont RE-3 | 155 | 2.6% | ▾ -7.2% |
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Fremont County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Fremont County Housing & Real Estate
Fremont County has a median home value of $282,100 and a median gross rent of $1,036. About 76% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Colorado median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $421,203 and homes spent about 80 days on the market.
Fremont County Housing Mix
Fremont County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Fremont County Housing Trends
Fremont County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Fremont County, CO
Fremont County has 1,958 business listings across 473 categories. The largest categories in Fremont County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (41, 2.1%), Real Estate Agents (40, 2.0%), and Parks & Recreation (32, 1.6%). The full Fremont County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Fremont County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Fremont County, CO
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 41 | 2.1% |
| Real Estate Agents | 40 | 2.0% |
| Parks & Recreation | 32 | 1.6% |
| Gas Stations | 32 | 1.6% |
| Medical Offices | 30 | 1.5% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 28 | 1.4% |
| Beauty Salons | 28 | 1.4% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 25 | 1.3% |
| Real Estate | 24 | 1.2% |
| Contractors | 24 | 1.2% |
Fremont County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Journey Home | Accommodation | Canon City |
| LeDoux and Gority CPAs | Accountant | Canon City |
| Royal Gorge Zipline Tours | Active Life | Canon City |
| Tricia L. Mattson L.Ac - Eastern Sun TCM Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Canon City |
| Addiction Recovery Programs | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Canon City |
| Sumo Development | Advertising Agency | Florence |
| Powerhorse Farrier Services | Agricultural Service | Penrose |
| Cowpoke Feed & Grain | Agriculture | Penrose |
| Ideal Travel, LLC | Airline Ticket Agency | Canon City |
| Aéroport du comté de Fremont | Airport | Canon City |
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Fremont County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Fremont County Basemaps
Fremont County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Fremont County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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