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Fontanelle

Iowa · 692 residents · 0.857 sq mi
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Fontanelle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,328. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $45,300. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

692
Unchangedsince 1990
from 695 in 1990
1990 – 2025
807 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 811 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
48.0
−7%since 1990
from 51.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5996266546827091990201020202024Fontanelle
2024615
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,328
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,352
+51%since 1990
from $10,815 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.8%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,300
+66%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$292
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $211 in 1990
US average: $602
81.3%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 87.3% in 1990
18.7% rent
1.4
+40%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(689)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(6)
Diversity Score2.1%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(685)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(10)
1
−33%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.5%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.4%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−20%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fontanelle, Iowa?

Fontanelle, Iowa has about 692 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fontanelle, Iowa?

The typical household in Fontanelle, Iowa earns about $31,328 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fontanelle, Iowa expensive?

In Fontanelle, Iowa, the median home is worth about $45,300, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Fontanelle, Iowa?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fontanelle, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fontanelle, Iowa?

About 5.8% of people in Fontanelle, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fontanelle, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Fontanelle, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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