Fountain, CO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Fountain, Colorado Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
30,240
Unemployment
8.0%
Poverty
7.1%
Median Home
$259,000
Median Income
$68,194
Median Rent
$1,505
Fountain SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
5
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
6
Fountain, CO Crime Report
746
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,383.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
1.60%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fountain / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 746 | 2,383.6 | 3,256.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 129 | 412.2 | 423.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.2 | 5.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 14 | 44.7 | 68.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 89 | 284.4 | 286.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 617 | 1,971.4 | 2,833.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 72 | 230.1 | 400.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 485 | 1,549.7 | 1,909.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 60 | 191.7 | 524.3 | 246.0 |
Fountain, CO Cost Of Living
105
Fountain's Overall Cost Of Living
Fountain's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Fountain | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 104 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 106 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 113 | 133 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 87 | 100 | |
Fountain, CO Photos
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Rankings for Fountain in Colorado
Map Of Fountain, CO
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Population over time in Fountain
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 30,240 | 3.1% |
| 2019 | 29,339 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 28,799 | 3.5% |
| 2017 | 27,817 | 2.8% |
| 2016 | 27,062 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 26,881 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 26,293 | 2.7% |
| 2013 | 25,602 | 3.6% |
| 2012 | 24,724 | 4.0% |
| 2011 | 23,781 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fountain
| Race | Fountain | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.0% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 9.5% | 3.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 26.6% | 21.7% | 18.2% |
Gender in Fountain
| Gender | Fountain | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fountain for adults over 25
| Education | Fountain | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Fountain, Colorado
| Income | Fountain | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.1% | 6.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.0% | 7.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 24.6% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.7% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.6% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.0% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.4% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
