Fountain, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 204, Fountain'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 is a small community located in Michigan, within Mason County. The total population is 204. It ranks as the 676th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fountain is 34.8 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 37.3% of the population under 18, Fountain has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fountain is $58,750. This is 19% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 46.8%. This is 254% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $102,300. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Fountain is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 92.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fountain is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

9.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fountain, Michigan 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 Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.