Fountain N' Lakes, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Fountain N' Lakes, Missouri Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Fountain N' Lakes, Missouri had a total population of 162, the 783rd largest village in Missouri, with a median household income of $2,499, which is 96% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 72.8%.

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

Key Takeaways

Household income is 96% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (72.8%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 4.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing affordability is a challenge — homes cost 33.3x the median household income.
Unemployment rate of 54.1% is notably above the national average.

Fountain N' Lakes Quick Facts

Population 162

Median Household Income $2,499

Median Home Value $83,300

Poverty Rate 72.8%

Unemployment Rate 54.1%

Median Age 8.8 years

Homeownership Rate 29.2%

Affordability Ratio 33.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.8%

High School Graduation Rate 39.7%

Diversity Index 13/100

Population 162 783rd of 1,062

Median Income $2,499 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 72.8% 485% higher than national

Median Home Value $83,300 bottom 30%

How Fountain N' Lakes 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	183	162	-11.5%
Median home value	$85,000	$83,300	-2.0%

How Fountain N' Lakes Compares

Median Household Income

Fountain N' Lakes

$2,499

$70,702

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Fountain N' Lakes

$83,300

$230,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 62.5%

$25K-$50K 12.5%

$50K-$100K 18.8%

$100K+ 6.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

58.3%

$10K-$15K

0.0%

$15K-$20K

0.0%

$20K-$25K

4.2%

$25K-$30K

0.0%

$30K-$35K

2.1%

$35K-$40K

0.0%

$40K-$45K

6.3%

$45K-$50K

4.2%

$50K-$60K

10.4%

$60K-$75K

4.2%

$75K-$100K

4.2%

$100K-$125K

2.1%

$125K-$150K

0.0%

$150K-$200K

4.2%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

54.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.0%|National: 5.2%

83.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 29.2%

Renter 70.8%

Affordability Index Very Expensive

33.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,348/mo 647.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

54.9%

18-34

27.2%

35-54

5.6%

55-74

11.7%

75+

0.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 40 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Fountain N' Lakes Rankings in Missouri

#783 Population of 1,062

#953 Median Income of 955

#896 Education of 1,062

#726 Home Value of 941

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Other Cities in Lincoln County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Troy	13,947	$79,012	13.6%	$226,500
Moscow Mills	3,823	$73,468	10.2%	$196,400
Elsberry	1,870	$49,760	24.8%	$139,000
Winfield	1,745	$75,766	17.9%	$208,100
Hawk Point	736	$51,667	33.8%	$145,500
Silex	355	$56,667	27.0%	$112,500
Chain of Rocks	255	$150,547	3.1%	$342,000
Old Monroe	236	$61,250	5.6%	$155,900
Foley	140	$66,250	33.6%	$68,300
Whiteside	108	$104,375	4.6%	$96,700

Cities Similar to Fountain N' Lakes

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Phillipsburg	164	N/A	$112,500	2.9%	7.5%
Olean	168	N/A	N/A	2.8%	5.9%
Oaks	156	N/A	$338,900	44.9%	1.3%
Stanton	175	N/A	$173,800	36.4%	0.0%
Syracuse	177	N/A	$83,800	2.0%	33.3%

A note before these figures: with a population of 162, Fountain N' Lakes'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 N' Lakes is a small community located in Missouri, within Lincoln County. The total population is 162. It ranks as the 783rd most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fountain N' Lakes is 8.8 years. This is 77% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 54.9% of the population under 18, Fountain N' Lakes has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fountain N' Lakes is $2,499. This is 96% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 97% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 72.8%. This is 479% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. 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 54.1%. This is 1246% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $83,300. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $230,300. The home-value-to-income ratio of 33.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 29.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 57% lower than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fountain N' Lakes has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.6%.

Education

4.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 39.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fountain N' Lakes, Missouri 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 Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fountain N' Lakes, Missouri?

Fountain N' Lakes, Missouri has a population of 162 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Fountain N' Lakes, MO?

The median household income in Fountain N' Lakes is $2,499, which is 97% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Fountain N' Lakes, MO?

The poverty rate in Fountain N' Lakes is 72.8%. This means approximately 118 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Fountain N' Lakes, Missouri?

Fountain N' Lakes's population is 93.2% White, 0.0% Black, 5.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Fountain N' Lakes, MO?

The median home value in Fountain N' Lakes is $83,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 33.3x.

How educated is Fountain N' Lakes, Missouri?

4.8% of adults (25+) in Fountain N' Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.