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Fountain Springs

Pennsylvania · 278 residents · 0.562 sq mi
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Fountain Springs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,515. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 178 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $148,000. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 50% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
278
+178%since 2000
from 100 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
495 / sq mi
+178%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.1
+7%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
671632593554512000201020202024Fountain Springs
202499
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,515
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$29,405
+56%since 2000
from $18,890 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2022
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−57.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
12.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.0
+32%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
2000 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(267)
Black1.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8%(22)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+27.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
17.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.2%
−50.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fountain Springs, Pennsylvania?

Fountain Springs, Pennsylvania has about 278 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fountain Springs, Pennsylvania earns about $75,515 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fountain Springs, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Fountain Springs, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $148,000.

How educated are people in Fountain Springs, Pennsylvania?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fountain Springs, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fountain Springs, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of people in Fountain Springs, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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