Fountain County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,617 | — | #2,062 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,542 | -16.8% | #1,843 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.7 years | +9.8% | #1,290 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $143,400 | -49.1% | #2,340 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $843 | -27.5% | #1,801 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | -1.9% | #1,374 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fountain County has a population of 16,617, making it the #2,062 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Fountain County is $62,542, ranking #1,843 out of 3,222 counties — 16.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.4% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Fountain County is $143,400 (-49.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $843/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.6%.
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93.4% of residents in Fountain County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.
About Fountain County, Indiana
Fountain County, Indiana has a total population of 16,617, making it the 2,062nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fountain County is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fountain County is $62,542, which ranks #1,843 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Fountain County is $143,400, 49.1% below the national median. Renters in Fountain County pay a median gross rent of $843 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fountain County, 14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.5 min.
Fountain County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.0%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
All data for Fountain County, Indiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.