Fountain Hill is a borough located in Lehigh County Pennsylvania. Fountain Hill has a 2024 population of 4,789. Fountain Hill is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -0.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,824 in 2020.
The average household income in Fountain Hill is $72,206 with a poverty rate of 16.34%. The median age in Fountain Hill is 37.9 years: 36.5 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fountain Hill was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,165 | 65.79% |
| Other race | 971 | 20.18% |
| Two or more races | 586 | 12.18% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 0.96% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,800 | 2.53 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Married | 767 | 3.21 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Non Family | 685 | 1.37 | 35 | 65 |
| Female | 224 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 124 | 2.09 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
60.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 218 | 6.33% |
| Associates Degree | 464 | 13.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 547 | 15.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 202 | 5.86% |
| High School Graduate | 1,228 | 35.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 207 | 6.01% |
| Some College | 579 | 16.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,147 | 2,003 | 586 |
| Hispanic | 1,198 | 923 | 145 |
| Other Race | 646 | 457 | 69 |
| 2+ Races | 267 | 267 | 50 |
| Asian | 43 | 43 | 8 |
| Black | 38 | 32 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,440 | $74,335 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,046 | $75,880 | $57,396 |
| High School Graduate | $28,148 | $0 | $21,397 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,649 | $38,919 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,536 | $44,262 | $35,132 |
| Some College | $45,441 | $47,300 | $44,255 |
$40,536
Average Earnings
$44,262
Average Male
$35,132
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.54% of Fountain Hill residents speak only English, while 35.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,613 | 429 | 16.42% |
| Hispanic | 1,830 | 305 | 16.67% |
| Other | 953 | 242 | 25.39% |
| Multiple | 586 | 65 | 11.09% |
| Asian | 43 | 8 | 18.6% |
16.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.6%
Male Poverty Rate
18.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fountain Hill is Other, with 25.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fountain Hill is Multiple, with 11.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.11% |
| High School | 24.01% |
| Some College | 10.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 72.99% |
| Male Employed | 5.07% |
| Female Employed | 3.25% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,556 | $86,066 |
| Households | $54,615 | $72,206 |
| Married Families | $96,806 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,060 | $44,322 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
208
Number of Veterans
199
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 76 |
| Vietnam | 58 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 105 |
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 75+ | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 128 | 4.73% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 6.11% |
| Other Race | 47 | 7.28% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 9.93% |
| Asian | 4 | 9.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.62%
Born in Fountain Hill
87.97%
Native Born
12.03%
Foreign Born
8.85%
Non Citizen
3.18%
Naturalized
87.97% of Fountain Hill residents were born in the United States, with 57.62% having been born in Pennsylvania. 8.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,745 | -9 | -0.19% |
| 2028 | 4,754 | -9 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 4,763 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 4,771 | -9 | -0.19% |
| 2025 | 4,780 | -9 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 4,789 | -9 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 4,798 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 4,806 | -21 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 4,827 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 4,824 | 113 | 2.4% |
| 2019 | 4,711 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 4,716 | 16 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 4,700 | 24 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 4,676 | 12 | 0.26% |
| 2015 | 4,664 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 4,663 | 12 | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 4,651 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 4,654 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2011 | 4,649 | 25 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 4,624 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,614 | -23 | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 4,637 | -168 | -3.5% |
| 1980 | 4,805 | -579 | -10.75% |
| 1970 | 5,384 | -44 | -0.81% |
| 1960 | 5,428 | -28 | -0.51% |
| 1950 | 5,456 | 652 | 13.57% |
| 1940 | 4,804 | 236 | 5.17% |
| 1930 | 4,568 | -177 | -3.73% |