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Fontanelle

Iowa · 676 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 $48,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
676
−2%since 2000
from 692 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
789 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 807 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
−13%since 2000
from 48.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5996266546827091990201020202024Fontanelle
2024615
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,328 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,766
+94%since 2000
from $16,352 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing6.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
16.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+1%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(685)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(631)
Black1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other1.5%(10)
Diversity Score9.7%(65)
Diversity Score
10
+569%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.5%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fontanelle, Iowa?

Fontanelle, Iowa has about 676 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fontanelle, Iowa?

The typical household in Fontanelle, Iowa earns about $48,750 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 $71,200, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Fontanelle, Iowa?

About 10.5% 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 16.5% 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 19 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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