Fountain, Colorado Income Statistics
Fountain Wealth Score
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B
Fountain Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Fountain | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,278 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $58,366 | $68,113 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.1% | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 9.7% | 18.1% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 6.7% | 17.0% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Fountain is about 9% lower than in Colorado. Income has been growing slower in Fountain (5.1%/yr) than in Colorado (5.4%/yr).
About 10% of adults in Fountain earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Colorado average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Fountain, Colorado grew by 73.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $87,278 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.1% per year.
Fountain started 1.8% below the U.S. median household income in 2009 but had overtaken it by 2010, and has not been below it since. In 2024 its income was 8.5% higher.
Income Distribution in Fountain
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 3,804 households (40.9% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 16.0% of households in Fountain had an income under $35,000 and 19.6% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Fountain has a larger share of households earning $75,000 to $99,999 (17.9% vs 12.6%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (6.7% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 403 | 4.3% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 70 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 316 | 3.4% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 703 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 788 | 8.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,554 | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,666 | 17.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,981 | 21.3% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,204 | 12.9% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 620 | 6.7% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 9,304 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 2,001 residents (9.7% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 11.5% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 15.1% of Fountain residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 24.1% had some income but less than $25,000, and 19.2% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Fountain has a larger share of residents earning $50,000 to $74,999 (19.5% vs 14.3%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (9.7% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 3,104 | 15.1% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 2,055 | 10.0% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,047 | 5.1% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,849 | 9.0% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,054 | 10.0% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,494 | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,001 | 19.5% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,948 | 9.5% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 2,001 | 9.7% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 20,553 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 15.1% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Fountain
| Metric | Fountain | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.527 | 0.524 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $67,182 | $78,863 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $53,768 | $64,818 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 20.0% | 17.8% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Fountain, it is 0.527, about the same as Colorado's 0.524, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 25% more than women's income in Fountain, Colorado. Over a 35-year career, a 25% wage gap accumulates to roughly $469,490 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Fountain, Colorado has narrowed from about 29% to 20% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 32% in 2022. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $273 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Fountain | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 10.5% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 655 people are unemployed in Fountain, Colorado.
The average commute time in Fountain is 23 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Fountain, Colorado has fallen from 8.1% to 4.7% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 9.8% in 2014 and fell as low as 4.1% in 2023.
Fountain has been below the U.S. unemployment rate in most years since 2011, but rose above it in 2014 and 2018-2022. In 2024 its rate was 0.6 points lower.
Fountain, CO Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Fountain, CO compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain, CO | 26,829 | $87,278 #3/3 | 5.1%/yr #3/3 | 4.7% #1/3 | 0.527 #1/3 |
| Security-Widefield, CO | 32,834 | $89,826 | 5.6%/yr | 5.0% | 0.537 |
| Cimarron Hills, CO | 22,094 | $90,408 | 5.1%/yr | 5.5% | 0.546 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Fountain, Colorado has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it about on par with Colorado, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Fountain, Colorado.
How Rich Is Fountain, Colorado?
Fountain has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $87,278, about 9% lower than the Colorado average of $95,803.
How has median household income changed in Fountain, Colorado?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Fountain, Colorado rose 74%, from $50,220 to $87,278. Over the same years, income here outpaced Colorado as a whole: +74% against +70%.
What was the median household income in Fountain in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Fountain, Colorado was $84,098, up 7% from $78,446 in 2022. The Colorado median that year was $93,071.
What was the median household income in Fountain in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Fountain, Colorado was $69,009. By 2024 it had risen 26% to $87,278.
What is the Gini coefficient in Fountain, Colorado?
The Gini coefficient in Fountain is 0.527. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Fountain, Colorado?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Fountain, Colorado has narrowed from about 29% to 20% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 32% in 2022. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $273 since 2009.
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