Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Fountain, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

204

Median Agei

34.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.9%163

Two or More

17.6%36

Hispanic/Latino

2.5%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

13.3%15

High School Diploma

35.4%40

Some College (<1 yr)

16.8%19

Some College (1+ yr)

10.6%12

Associate's Degree

12.4%14

Bachelor's Degree

3.5%4

Master's Degree

6.2%7

HS or Higher

98.2%

BA or Higher

9.7%

Graduate+

6.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$102,300

Median Renti

$1,042

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

92.1%58

Renter-Occupied

7.9%5

Total Units

Homeownership

92.1%

Vacancy Rate

11.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.8%8

$50K–$100K

34.5%20

$100K–$150K

19%11

$150K–$200K

20.7%12

$200K–$300K

12.1%7

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

4.2%3

2000–2009

2.8%2

1990–1999

8.5%6

1980–1989

11.3%8

1970–1979

21.1%15

1960–1969

5.6%4

1950–1959

16.9%12

1940–1949

2.8%2

1939 or earlier

26.8%19

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

63.5%40

Wood

17.5%11

Electricity

9.5%6

Other

6.3%4

Fuel Oil

3.2%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,750

Mean Household Incomei

$83,181

Per Capita Incomei

$24,464

Poverty Ratei

46.6%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%3

$10K–$15K

3.2%2

$15K–$20K

1.6%1

$25K–$30K

7.9%5

$30K–$35K

14.3%9

$35K–$40K

7.9%5

$40K–$45K

4.8%3

$45K–$50K

1.6%1

$50K–$60K

4.8%3

$60K–$75K

7.9%5

$75K–$100K

7.9%5

$100K–$125K

6.3%4

$125K–$150K

6.3%4

$150K–$200K

17.5%11

$200K+

3.2%2

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

23.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

10(7.8% of civilian adults)