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Fountain

Minnesota · 410 residents · 0.994 sq mi
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Fountain has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $122,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
410
+20%since 2000
from 343 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
412 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+6%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3093664234795361990201020202024Fountain
2024493
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,686
+31%since 2000
from $18,085 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$555
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−27.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+29%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(338)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(397)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(8)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other1%(4)
Diversity Score8.4%(35)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+119%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.1%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
44.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fountain, Minnesota?

Fountain, Minnesota has about 410 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fountain, Minnesota?

The typical household in Fountain, Minnesota earns about $43,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fountain, Minnesota expensive?

In Fountain, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $122,400, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in Fountain, Minnesota?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fountain, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fountain, Minnesota?

About 14.3% of people in Fountain, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fountain, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Fountain, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 82 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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