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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Fountain County

Indiana · 17,954 residents · 395.668 sq mi
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Fountain County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,119. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $66,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,954
+1%since 1990
from 17,808 in 1990
1990 – 2025
45 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 45 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+5%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K17K17K18K18K1990201020202024Fountain County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,119
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,772 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,779
+55%since 1990
from $11,470 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.5%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,700
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$439
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $290 in 1990
US average: $602
77.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
22.1% rent
1.7
+19%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(17,728)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(113)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(476)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(17,599)
Black0.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(190)
Asian0.2%(32)
Diversity Score3.3%(600)
3
+25%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.7%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
−23%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fountain County, Indiana?

Fountain County, Indiana has about 17,954 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fountain County, Indiana?

The typical household in Fountain County, Indiana earns about $38,119 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fountain County, Indiana expensive?

In Fountain County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $66,700, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Fountain County, Indiana?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fountain County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fountain County, Indiana?

About 8.5% of people in Fountain County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fountain County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Fountain County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 146 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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