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Fountain City

Indiana · 714 residents · 0.264 sq mi
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Fountain City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
714
−3%since 2000
from 735 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,705 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,784 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+10%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6426907397888361990201020202024Fountain City
2024702
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,722 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,224
+61%since 2000
from $15,669 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,200
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−20%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(716)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(680)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score4.7%(33)
Diversity Score
5
+51%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.9%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fountain City, Indiana?

Fountain City, Indiana has about 714 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fountain City, Indiana?

The typical household in Fountain City, Indiana earns about $47,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fountain City, Indiana expensive?

In Fountain City, Indiana, the median home is worth about $77,200, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Fountain City, Indiana?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fountain City, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fountain City, Indiana?

About 14.0% of people in Fountain City, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fountain City, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Fountain City, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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