Fremont County, Wyoming

Fremont County
Fremont County Courthouse in Lander
Location within the U.S. state of Wyoming
Wyoming's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°02′N 108°38′W / 43.03°N 108.63°W / 43.03; -108.63
Country United States
State Wyoming
FoundedMarch 5, 1884
Named forJohn C. Frémont
SeatLander
Largest cityRiverton
Area
 • Total9,266 sq mi (24,000 km2)
 • Land9,184 sq mi (23,790 km2)
 • Water82 sq mi (210 km2)  0.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total39,234
 • Density4.2/sq mi (1.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.fremontcountywy.org

Fremont County is a county in the U.S. state of Wyoming. In the 2020 census, 39,234 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Lander.[2] The county was formed in 1884. It is named for John C. Frémont, a general, explorer, and politician. It is about the size of the state of Vermont.

Fremont County includes the Riverton, Wyoming Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Communities

Cities

Towns

  • Dubois
  • Hudson
  • Pavillion
  • Shoshoni

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

  • Kinnear
  • Kotey Place
  • Lysite
  • Miner's Delight
  • St. Stephens
  • South Pass City

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Fremont County, Wyoming". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.

Other websites

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