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Fountain Lake

Arkansas · 475 residents · 4.249 sq mi
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Fountain Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,031. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $135,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
475
+16%since 2000
from 409 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
112 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+11%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3394465546617682000201020202024Fountain Lake
2024548
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,031
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,867
+37%since 2000
from $15,943 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,300
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
17.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(417)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(12)
Asian1.3%(6)
Other3.9%(19)
Diversity Score20.4%(97)
Diversity Score
20
+725%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 20.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fountain Lake, Arkansas?

Fountain Lake, Arkansas has about 475 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fountain Lake, Arkansas earns about $52,031 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 $135,300.

How educated are people in Fountain Lake, Arkansas?

About 7.0% 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 10.2% of people in Fountain Lake, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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