Fremont is a city located in Newaygo County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,224. Newaygo County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.9 km² (4.6 mi²). 8.6 km² (3.3 mi²) of it is land and 3.3 km² (1.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 27.77% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 4,224 people, 1,788 households, and 1,140 families residing in the city. The population density is 489.8/km² (1,268.3/mi²). There are 1,943 housing units at an average density of 225.3/km² (583.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 96.59% White, 0.38% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.99% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. 1.96% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 1,788 households out of which 30.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% are married couples living together, 11.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% are non-families. 32.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.34 and the average family size is 2.97. The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view. ...

In the city the population is spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 82.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 76.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $32,246, and the median income for a family is $42,578. Males have a median income of $37,872 versus $23,203 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,475. 12.2% of the population and 8.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.0% of those under the age of 18 and 7.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population living in poverty The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

The annual Baby Food Festival takes place in July. The National Baby Food Festival takes place around mid July in Fremont, Michigan (home of Gerber Baby Food). ...

Business

• Gerber Products Company is located in Fremont. The Gerber Products Company was originally started as the Fremont Canning Company.