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Fountain

North Carolina · 427 residents · 0.92 sq mi
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Fountain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,875. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 106 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,100. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% 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
427
−20%since 2000
from 533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
464 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
+11%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2383414455486521990201020202024Fountain
2024409
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,875
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,656 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$13,788
+26%since 2000
from $10,944 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9.3%
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%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.3%
−23.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
47.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+10%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(259)
Black50.5%(269)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(337)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(199)
Black49.6%(212)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(3)
Diversity Score64.9%(277)
Diversity Score
65
+3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
56.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
25.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.7%
−50.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fountain, North Carolina?

Fountain, North Carolina has about 427 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fountain, North Carolina?

The typical household in Fountain, North Carolina earns about $21,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fountain, North Carolina expensive?

In Fountain, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $87,100, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Fountain, North Carolina?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fountain, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fountain, North Carolina?

About 26.7% of people in Fountain, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fountain, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Fountain, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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