Fountain, CO Demographics

A map of Fountain's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	16,768	16,329	57.2%	54.8%
Hispanic	7,408	7,061	25.3%	23.7%
Black	2,383	2,643	8.1%	8.9%
Multiracial	1,752	2,360	6.0%	7.9%
Asian	763	688	2.6%	2.3%
Native American/Other	226	721	0.8%	2.4%

Fountain, Colorado has an estimated population of 29,300, a slight decrease from the 29,802 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.2% White, 25.3% Hispanic, 8.1% Black, 6.0% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fountain, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fountain has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fountain, that probability was 62.8% in 2020 and 59.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fountain is ranked the 33rd most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fountain was ranked the 33rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fountain's White Population

16,768 residents of Fountain, or 57.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fountain is lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Fountain ranks 399th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fountain's White population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Fountain's population has increased from 54.8% to 57.2%.

Fountain is more White than neighboring Security-Widefield (56.9% White), Fort Carson (54.1% White), Stratmoor (56.6% White), and Cimarron Hills (54.5% White). Fountain is less White than neighboring Rock Creek Park (90.7% White).

Fountain's Black Population

2,383 residents of Fountain, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fountain is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Fountain ranks 5th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fountain's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. Black residents' share of Fountain's population has decreased from 8.9% to 8.1%.

Fountain is more Black than neighboring Stratmoor (6.1% Black), Rock Creek Park (0% Black), and Cimarron Hills (3.9% Black). Fountain is less Black than neighboring Security-Widefield (9.1% Black), and Fort Carson (10.8% Black).

Fountain's Asian Population

763 residents of Fountain, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fountain is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Fountain ranks 87th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fountain's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. Asian residents' share of Fountain's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Fountain is more Asian than neighboring Security-Widefield (2.4% Asian), and Stratmoor (2.3% Asian). Fountain is less Asian than neighboring Fort Carson (4.7% Asian), Rock Creek Park (9.3% Asian), and Cimarron Hills (4.4% Asian).

Fountain's Hispanic Population

7,408 residents of Fountain, or 25.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fountain is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Fountain ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fountain's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Fountain's population has increased from 23.7% to 25.3%.

Fountain is more Hispanic than neighboring Security-Widefield (24.1% Hispanic), Fort Carson (21.9% Hispanic), and Rock Creek Park (0% Hispanic). Fountain is less Hispanic than neighboring Stratmoor (31.3% Hispanic), and Cimarron Hills (26.7% Hispanic).

Fountain's Native American/Other Population

226 residents of Fountain, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fountain is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Fountain ranks 57th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fountain's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 68.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fountain's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.8%.

Fountain is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stratmoor (0.2% Native American/Other), Rock Creek Park (0% Native American/Other), and Cimarron Hills (0.6% Native American/Other). Fountain is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Carson (2.5% Native American/Other).

Fountain's Multiracial Population

1,752 residents of Fountain, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fountain is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Fountain ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fountain's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Fountain's population has decreased from 7.9% to 6.0%.

Fountain is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Carson (5.9% Multiracial), Stratmoor (3.5% Multiracial), and Rock Creek Park (0% Multiracial). Fountain is less Multiracial than neighboring Security-Widefield (6.8% Multiracial), and Cimarron Hills (9.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.