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Fountain Run

Kentucky · 217 residents · 1.316 sq mi
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Fountain Run has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,107. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $41,700. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 66% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
217
−8%since 2000
from 236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
165 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
−2%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1722342963584201990201020202024Fountain Run
2024255
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$14,107
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,591 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,745
−58%since 2000
from $18,547 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
51.0%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$414
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.4%
−51.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
24.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+1%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(226)
Black2.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(24)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(210)
Black1.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score6.3%(14)
Diversity Score
6
−39%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
53.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 44.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.7%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
40.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fountain Run, Kentucky?

Fountain Run, Kentucky has about 217 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fountain Run, Kentucky?

The typical household in Fountain Run, Kentucky earns about $14,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fountain Run, Kentucky expensive?

In Fountain Run, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $41,700, and the typical rent is about $414 a month.

How educated are people in Fountain Run, Kentucky?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fountain Run, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fountain Run, Kentucky?

About 51.0% of people in Fountain Run, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fountain Run, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Fountain Run, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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