Fountain Inn, SC Demographics

A map of Fountain Inn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,474	5,883	62.2%	56.5%
Black	3,101	2,981	25.8%	28.6%
Hispanic	1,002	1,019	8.3%	9.8%
Multiracial	404	398	3.4%	3.8%
Native American/Other	39	67	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	0	68	0.0%	0.7%

Fountain Inn, South Carolina has an estimated population of 12,020, a large increase from the 10,416 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.2% White, 25.8% Black, 8.3% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fountain Inn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fountain Inn has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fountain Inn, that probability was 58.8% in 2020 and 53.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fountain Inn is ranked the 54th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 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 Inn was ranked the 58th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fountain Inn's White Population

7,474 residents of Fountain Inn, or 62.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fountain Inn is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Fountain Inn ranks 270th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fountain Inn's White population has grown by an estimated 27.0%. White residents' share of Fountain Inn's population has increased from 56.5% to 62.2%.

Fountain Inn is more White than neighboring Gray Court (35.4% White), Mauldin (59.3% White), and Conestee (57% White). Fountain Inn is less White than neighboring Simpsonville (63.8% White), and Five Forks (74.6% White).

Fountain Inn's Black Population

3,101 residents of Fountain Inn, or 25.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fountain Inn is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Fountain Inn ranks 220th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fountain Inn's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Black residents' share of Fountain Inn's population has decreased from 28.6% to 25.8%.

Fountain Inn is more Black than neighboring Simpsonville (16.6% Black), Five Forks (8.4% Black), Mauldin (23.6% Black), and Conestee (15.6% Black). Fountain Inn is less Black than neighboring Gray Court (33.7% Black).

Fountain Inn's Asian Population

0 residents of Fountain Inn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fountain Inn is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Fountain Inn ranks 201st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fountain Inn's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Fountain Inn's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Fountain Inn is less Asian than neighboring Simpsonville (1.7% Asian), Five Forks (6.1% Asian), and Mauldin (3.4% Asian).

Fountain Inn's Hispanic Population

1,002 residents of Fountain Inn, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fountain Inn is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Fountain Inn ranks 77th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fountain Inn's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Fountain Inn's population has decreased from 9.8% to 8.3%.

Fountain Inn is more Hispanic than neighboring Five Forks (5.5% Hispanic). Fountain Inn is less Hispanic than neighboring Simpsonville (10.2% Hispanic), Gray Court (24.6% Hispanic), Mauldin (10.2% Hispanic), and Conestee (27.4% Hispanic).

Fountain Inn's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Fountain Inn, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fountain Inn is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Fountain Inn ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fountain Inn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fountain Inn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Fountain Inn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mauldin (0.2% Native American/Other), and Conestee (0% Native American/Other). Fountain Inn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Simpsonville (1.1% Native American/Other), Five Forks (2% Native American/Other), and Gray Court (0.5% Native American/Other).

Fountain Inn's Multiracial Population

404 residents of Fountain Inn, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fountain Inn is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Fountain Inn ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fountain Inn's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Fountain Inn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Fountain Inn is more Multiracial than neighboring Conestee (0% Multiracial). Fountain Inn is less Multiracial than neighboring Simpsonville (6.6% Multiracial), Five Forks (3.5% Multiracial), and Gray Court (5.7% 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.