Fountain Square is home to 3,928 people in Indianapolis. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. That is roughly 51% ahead of the Indianapolis median. The median age is 34.0, younger than the US median of 38.9. Density works out to 5,088 people per square mile. 53% of homes are owner-occupied. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Fountain Square; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,928
Population density
5,088 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.77 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$100,215
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$61,466
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$305,409
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,356
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.5%
47.5% rent
Vacancy rate
22.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.86 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(3,199)
Black6.4%(250)
Hispanic / Latino3%(118)
Asian1.8%(69)
Other7.4%(292)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(3,199)
Black6.4%(250)
Hispanic / Latino3%(118)
Asian1.8%(69)
Other7.4%(292)
Diversity Score
41
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Fountain Square, Indianapolis, Indiana?
Fountain Square, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 3,928 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Fountain Square, Indianapolis, Indiana?
The typical household in Fountain Square, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $100,215 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Fountain Square, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?
In Fountain Square, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $305,409, and the typical rent is about $1,356 a month.
How educated are people in Fountain Square, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 58.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fountain Square, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Fountain Square, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 8.0% of people in Fountain Square, Indianapolis, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.
