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Fountain Hill

Pennsylvania · 4,597 residents · 0.735 sq mi
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Fountain Hill has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,580. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $149,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,597
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,614 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,254 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6,278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+2%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Fountain Hill
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,580
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,318 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,529
+27%since 2000
from $18,508 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
36.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+77%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(3,838)
Black3.4%(156)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(495)
Asian0.9%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.7%(1,553)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(3,199)
Black5.3%(242)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(1,033)
Asian0.6%(29)
Other3.3%(150)
Diversity Score59.3%(2,725)
Diversity Score
59
+76%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.3%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania?

Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania has about 4,597 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania earns about $40,580 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $149,000, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania?

About 8.7% of people in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 40 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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