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 $65,337 with a poverty rate of 16.71%. The median age in Fountain Hill is 39.2 years: 34.6 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fountain Hill was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,590 | 74.5% |
| Other race | 740 | 15.36% |
| Two or more races | 409 | 8.49% |
| Asian | 58 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,942 | 2.35 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Non Family | 915 | 1.37 | 36.6 | 63.4 |
| Married | 699 | 3.26 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Female | 223 | 3.64 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 105 | 2.15 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
56.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 312 | 9.04% |
| Associates Degree | 426 | 12.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 514 | 14.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 249 | 7.22% |
| High School Graduate | 1,185 | 34.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 255 | 7.39% |
| Some College | 509 | 14.75% |
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 | 2,199 | 2,061 | 547 |
| Hispanic | 1,157 | 728 | 189 |
| Other Race | 483 | 293 | 58 |
| 2+ Races | 169 | 169 | 18 |
| Asian | 58 | 58 | 17 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 29.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,594 | $58,194 | $29,009 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,169 | $74,300 | $65,846 |
| High School Graduate | $34,076 | $34,783 | $26,087 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,278 | $45,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,917 | $45,159 | $36,852 |
| Some College | $42,543 | $45,492 | $42,095 |
$42,917
Average Earnings
$45,159
Average Male
$36,852
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.78% of Fountain Hill residents speak only English, while 33.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,802 | 498 | 17.77% |
| Hispanic | 1,646 | 253 | 15.37% |
| Other | 719 | 159 | 22.11% |
| Multiple | 409 | 55 | 13.45% |
| Asian | 58 | 7 | 12.07% |
16.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.12%
Male Poverty Rate
17.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fountain Hill is Other, with 22.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fountain Hill is Asian, with 12.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.57% |
| High School | 23.27% |
| Some College | 14.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 67.08% |
| Male Employed | 6.37% |
| Female Employed | 0.72% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,625 | $77,587 |
| Households | $51,346 | $65,337 |
| Married Families | $77,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,490 | $48,867 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
201
Number of Veterans
186
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 83 |
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 79 |
| 65 to 74 | 77 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 150 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 6.13% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 14.59% |
| Other Race | 20 | 4.04% |
| Asian | 4 | 6.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
58.87%
Born in Fountain Hill
88.09%
Native Born
11.91%
Foreign Born
9.52%
Non Citizen
2.39%
Naturalized
88.09% of Fountain Hill residents were born in the United States, with 58.87% having been born in Pennsylvania. 9.52% 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% |