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Fountain Springs

Pennsylvania · 256 residents · 0.562 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 156 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,000. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
256
+156%since 2000
from 100 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
456 / sq mi
+156%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+4%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
671632593554512000201020202024Fountain Springs
202499
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$34,280
+81%since 2000
from $18,890 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade45.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2022
Owner-occupied
92.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
7.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(241)
Black1.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(5)
Diversity Score14.2%(36)
Diversity Score
14
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
96.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.2%
−26.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−74.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
66.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fountain Springs, Pennsylvania?

Fountain Springs, Pennsylvania has about 256 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Fountain Springs, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Fountain Springs, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $85,000.

How educated are people in Fountain Springs, Pennsylvania?

About 7.2% 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 33.3% of people in Fountain Springs, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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