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Fountain Square

Indiana · Indianapolis · 3,928 residents · 0.772 sq mi
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The short version

Fountain Square is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,215. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $305,409. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% more than the Indianapolis median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(3,199)
Black6.4%(250)
Hispanic / Latino3%(118)
Asian1.8%(69)
Other7.4%(292)
Diversity Score40.7%(1,600)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(3,199)
Black6.4%(250)
Hispanic / Latino3%(118)
Asian1.8%(69)
Other7.4%(292)
Diversity Score40.7%(1,600)
Diversity Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
Female
50.3%
Foreign born
5.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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