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Fountain

Michigan · 170 residents · 1.025 sq mi
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Fountain has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $67,700. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
170
−3%since 2000
from 175 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
166 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 171 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+11%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1381631882122371990201020202024Fountain
2024204
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,664
+17%since 2000
from $19,396 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,700
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
15.3% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−45%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(155)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(12)
Diversity Score22.6%(38)
Diversity Score
23
+1446%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+105%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 19.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fountain, Michigan?

Fountain, Michigan has about 170 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fountain, Michigan?

The typical household in Fountain, Michigan earns about $58,750 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 $67,700.

How educated are people in Fountain, Michigan?

About 9.2% 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 23.4% 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 10 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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