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, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

29,300

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

57.2%16,768

Hispanic/Latino

25.3%7,408

Black

8.1%2,383

Two or More

6%1,752

Asian

2.6%763

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.5%152

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%50

Other

0.1%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%713

High School Diploma

20.3%3,621

Some College (<1 yr)

8%1,436

Some College (1+ yr)

17.7%3,163

Associate's Degree

10.8%1,927

Bachelor's Degree

24.7%4,412

Master's Degree

8.9%1,588

Professional Degree

0.5%93

Doctorate

0.7%130

HS or Higher

95.6%

BA or Higher

34.8%

Graduate+

10.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$398,000

Median Renti

$1,745

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.8%7,612

Renter-Occupied

27.2%2,842

Total Units

10,984

Homeownership

72.8%

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%230

$50K–$100K

1.4%107

$100K–$150K

0.3%21

$150K–$200K

3.5%264

$200K–$300K

10.8%821

$300K–$500K

62.3%4,741

$500K–$1M

15.9%1,210

$1M+

2.9%218

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

229

$1,000–$1,250

477

$1,250–$1,500

303

$1,500–$2,000

609

$2,000+

1,065

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%207

2010–2019

17.4%1,916

2000–2009

31.7%3,485

1990–1999

11%1,205

1980–1989

11.1%1,214

1970–1979

13.9%1,527

1960–1969

4.5%489

1950–1959

2.2%240

1940–1949

0.8%84

1939 or earlier

5.6%617

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.3%7,451

Electricity

23.5%2,457

Bottled/LP Gas

3.9%409

No Fuel

0.8%81

Wood

0.3%30

Other

0.2%19

Solar

0.1%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$86,242

Mean Household Incomei

$98,145

Per Capita Incomei

$35,199

Poverty Ratei

10.3%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

15,506

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%406

$10K–$15K

1.4%145

$15K–$20K

1.2%130

$20K–$25K

1.3%135

$25K–$30K

6.2%643

$30K–$35K

2.6%275

$35K–$40K

2.7%284

$40K–$45K

3.9%407

$45K–$50K

2.1%215

$50K–$60K

6.5%679

$60K–$75K

10.4%1,090

$75K–$100K

16.4%1,714

$100K–$125K

13.6%1,421

$125K–$150K

7.9%821

$150K–$200K

13.5%1,407

$200K+

6.5%682

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

253

Residentsi

426

Avg. Tenant Renti

$442/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing40 homes92% occupied$423/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers199 homes77% occupied$455/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 814 homes95% occupied$306/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $86,242/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

84.9%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

12.3%

Low income$43K–$69K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $69K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

81.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

52.3% of subsidized households are minority

24.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,9616.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

542

Germany

254

Philippines

220

United Kingdom

102

Korea

China

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,529

Avg. Commutei

27.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,056

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4,043(20.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured