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Fountain Lake

Arkansas · 503 residents · 4.249 sq mi
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Fountain Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,403. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
503
+23%since 2000
from 409 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
118 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+5%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3394465546617682000201020202024Fountain Lake
2024548
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,403
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,469 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,453
+9%since 2000
from $15,943 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$751
from $0 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−43.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+16%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(397)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(454)
Black2.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian1.2%(6)
Other0.9%(5)
Diversity Score15.1%(76)
Diversity Score
15
+512%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+127%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.0%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.7%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fountain Lake, Arkansas?

Fountain Lake, Arkansas has about 503 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fountain Lake, Arkansas?

The typical household in Fountain Lake, Arkansas earns about $38,403 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fountain Lake, Arkansas expensive?

In Fountain Lake, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $88,500, and the typical rent is about $751 a month.

How educated are people in Fountain Lake, Arkansas?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fountain Lake, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fountain Lake, Arkansas?

About 20.9% of people in Fountain Lake, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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