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Fountain City

Wisconsin · 806 residents · 4.375 sq mi
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Fountain City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,706. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 177 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,600. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
806
−18%since 2000
from 983 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
184 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 225 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+18%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6387328269201K1990201020202024Fountain City
2024835
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,706
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,524 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,637
+72%since 2000
from $18,396 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade37.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,600
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$797
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+18%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(977)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(744)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(19)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.8%(23)
Diversity Score14.5%(117)
Diversity Score
14
+2741%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+70%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fountain City, Wisconsin?

Fountain City, Wisconsin has about 806 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fountain City, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Fountain City, Wisconsin earns about $54,706 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fountain City, Wisconsin expensive?

In Fountain City, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $159,600, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.

How educated are people in Fountain City, Wisconsin?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fountain City, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fountain City, Wisconsin?

About 8.3% of people in Fountain City, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fountain City, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Fountain City, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 132 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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