Fountain County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Fountain County is located in Indiana with a total population of 16,546. It is the 77th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fountain County is 42.8 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fountain County is $62,526. This is 11% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $133,200. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Fountain County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fountain County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.7%.