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 City, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

835

Median Agei

47.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.5%781

Hispanic/Latino

3.2%27

Two or More

2.2%18

Asian

1%8

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%28

High School Diploma

29.1%178

Some College (<1 yr)

6%37

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%76

Associate's Degree

10.5%64

Bachelor's Degree

18.6%114

Master's Degree

6.2%38

Professional Degree

2.8%17

Doctorate

0.7%4

HS or Higher

90.8%

BA or Higher

28.3%

Graduate+

9.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$169,000

Median Renti

$805

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.8%244

Renter-Occupied

40.2%164

Total Units

450

Homeownership

59.8%

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.1%32

$50K–$100K

6.6%16

$100K–$150K

21.3%52

$150K–$200K

13.9%34

$200K–$300K

23.4%57

$300K–$500K

18%44

$500K–$1M

2.9%7

$1M+

0.8%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

7.1%32

2000–2009

3.3%15

1990–1999

5.3%24

1980–1989

10.2%46

1970–1979

7.3%33

1960–1969

1.8%8

1950–1959

11.6%52

1940–1949

5.8%26

1939 or earlier

47.6%214

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

51.5%210

Electricity

25.2%103

Fuel Oil

11.3%46

Utility Gas

5.1%21

Other

3.4%14

Wood

2.5%10

Coal

1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,750

Mean Household Incomei

$75,520

Per Capita Incomei

$42,436

Poverty Ratei

11.3%

Unemploymenti

0.6%

Labor Forcei

501

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%11

$10K–$15K

2.7%11

$15K–$20K

9.6%39

$20K–$25K

5.4%22

$25K–$30K

3.9%16

$30K–$35K

4.2%17

$35K–$40K

3.9%16

$40K–$45K

7.1%29

$45K–$50K

3.7%15

$50K–$60K

12.5%51

$60K–$75K

7.1%29

$75K–$100K

14.2%58

$100K–$125K

8.1%33

$125K–$150K

3.7%15

$150K–$200K

9.8%40

$200K+

1.5%6

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$424/mo

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 822 homes87% occupied$424/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,750/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

74%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

26%

Who Receives This Housing

58% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5% of subsidized households are minority

53% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

63% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

52(7.3% of civilian adults)