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Fountain

Michigan · 193 residents · 1.025 sq mi
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Fountain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,900. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
193
+10%since 2000
from 175 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
188 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 171 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+2%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1381631882122371990201020202024Fountain
2024204
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,375
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,540
+1%since 2000
from $19,396 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information20.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,900
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−28.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+80%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(7)
Asian3.1%(6)
Other13.4%(26)
Diversity Score40%(77)
Diversity Score
40
+2639%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+78%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% 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
5.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.8%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fountain, Michigan?

Fountain, Michigan has about 193 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fountain, Michigan?

The typical household in Fountain, Michigan earns about $32,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fountain, Michigan expensive?

In Fountain, Michigan, the median home is worth about $121,900, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Fountain, Michigan?

About 5.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fountain, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fountain, Michigan?

About 25.0% of people in Fountain, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fountain, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Fountain, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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