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Fontana

Kansas · 210 residents · 0.869 sq mi
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Fontana has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,357. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 6% 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 $102,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
210
+41%since 2000
from 149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
242 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 171 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
−18%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1021962903844781990201020202024Fontana
2024409
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,357
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,733
+46%since 2000
from $13,484 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−14%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(192)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(6)
Diversity Score14.7%(31)
Diversity Score
15
+195%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−17.4 ptssince 2011
from 23.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fontana, Kansas?

Fontana, Kansas has about 210 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fontana, Kansas?

The typical household in Fontana, Kansas earns about $65,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fontana, Kansas expensive?

In Fontana, Kansas, the median home is worth about $102,900.

How educated are people in Fontana, Kansas?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fontana, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fontana, Kansas?

About 20.4% of people in Fontana, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fontana, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fontana, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 77 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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

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