Fountain Hill, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 81, Fountain Hill's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Fountain Hill is a small community located in Arkansas, within Ashley County. The total population is 81. It ranks as the 543rd most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fountain Hill is 62.8 years. This is 63% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. Only 4.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fountain Hill is $26,667. This is 56% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 67% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 13.3%. This is 170% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $43,600. Housing costs are 77% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Fountain Hill is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 97.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fountain Hill is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 35.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (35.8% vs 14.6%).

Education

4.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fountain Hill, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.