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Fountain Run

Kentucky · 216 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 $46,875. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 16% 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 $86,700. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
216
−8%since 2000
from 236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
164 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
−2%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1722342963584201990201020202024Fountain Run
2024255
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,875
+169%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,591 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,139
+14%since 2000
from $18,547 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction26.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,700
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(200)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.4%(33)
Diversity Score
15
+50%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+38.4 ptssince 2000
from 44.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+19%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+27.4 ptssince 2011
from 37.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.1%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.5%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fountain Run, Kentucky?

Fountain Run, Kentucky has about 216 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fountain Run, Kentucky earns about $46,875 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 $86,700, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Fountain Run, Kentucky?

About 16.1% 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 26.9% 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 12 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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