Fountain County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Name: Fountain County, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Fountain County, Indiana has a population of 16,617, the 77th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $62,542 and the median home value is $143,400. The poverty rate is 12.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Fountain County Quick Facts

Population 16,617

Median Household Income $62,542

Median Home Value $143,400

Poverty Rate 12.4%

Unemployment Rate 4.7%

Median Age 42.7 years

Homeownership Rate 74.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.7%

High School Graduation 91.1%

Cities/Places 8

Population 16,617 77th of 92

Median Income $62,542 13% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.4%

Unemployment 4.7%

How Fountain County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	16,546	16,617	+0.4%
Median household income	$62,526	$62,542	+0.0%
Median home value	$133,200	$143,400	+7.7%

Median Household Income

Fountain

$62,542

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Fountain

$143,400

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.8%

$25K-$50K 22.3%

$50K-$100K 38.2%

$100K+ 23.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.9%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

4.7%

$20K-$25K

3.7%

$25K-$30K

5.0%

$30K-$35K

3.3%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

5.5%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

9.9%

$60K-$75K

11.2%

$75K-$100K

17.1%

$100K-$125K

10.5%

$125K-$150K

3.7%

$150K-$200K

6.3%

$200K+

3.2%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

62.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.6%

Renter 25.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $843/mo 16.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.2%

18-34

20.2%

35-54

23.7%

55-74

25.5%

75+

8.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Fountain County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Attica	3,238	$68,931	16.6%	$118,000
Covington	3,069	$52,466	15.0%	$164,400
Veedersburg	1,990	$58,145	17.1%	$103,600
Kingman	693	$33,393	28.4%	$112,500
Hillsboro	656	$70,769	9.4%	$109,200
Newtown	200	$59,167	7.5%	$99,000
Mellott	195	$86,000	9.7%	$140,600
Wallace	140	$75,500	2.1%	$103,400

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Population Overview

Fountain County is located in Indiana with a total population of 16,617. It is the 77th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fountain County is 42.7 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fountain County is $62,542. This is 13% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $143,400. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Fountain County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fountain County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 8.6%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Fountain County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Indiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fountain County, Indiana?

Fountain County has a population of 16,617, making it the 77th most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Fountain County?

The median household income in Fountain County is $62,542 with a poverty rate of 12.4%.

How many cities are in Fountain County, Indiana?

Fountain County contains 8 Census-designated places.