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Fountain

North Carolina · 385 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 $22,500. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 148 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,000. The poverty rate of 42.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
385
−28%since 2000
from 533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
418 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
−2%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2383414455486521990201020202024Fountain
2024409
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,656 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$22,408
+105%since 2000
from $10,944 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
48.4% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(183)
Black42.6%(164)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(22)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score69.4%(267)
Diversity Score
69
+10%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+111%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
32.8%
+21.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2011
from 36.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fountain, North Carolina?

Fountain, North Carolina has about 385 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fountain, North Carolina earns about $22,500 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 $85,000, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Fountain, North Carolina?

About 18.7% 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 42.2% of people in Fountain, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fountain, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Fountain, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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