La Fontaine, IN Demographics

A map of La Fontaine's Population by Race

La Fontaine, Indiana has an estimated population of 837, an increase from the 798 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.3% White, 2.2% Hispanic, 1.2% Asian, 0.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Fontaine, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

La Fontaine has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In La Fontaine, that probability was 18.7% in 2020 and 7.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

La Fontaine is ranked the 392nd most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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). La Fontaine was ranked the 377th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

La Fontaine's White Population

806 residents of La Fontaine, or 96.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Fontaine is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. La Fontaine ranks 456th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Fontaine's White population has grown by an estimated 12.3%. White residents' share of La Fontaine's population has increased from 90.0% to 96.3%.

La Fontaine is more White than neighboring Somerset (86.9% White), Sweetser (91.3% White), and Marion (73.4% White). La Fontaine is less White than neighboring Jalapa (100% White), and Mier (100% White).

La Fontaine's Black Population

0 residents of La Fontaine, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Fontaine is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. La Fontaine ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Fontaine's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of La Fontaine's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

La Fontaine is less Black than neighboring Marion (9.8% Black).

La Fontaine's Asian Population

10 residents of La Fontaine, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Fontaine is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. La Fontaine ranks 177th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Fontaine's Asian population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of La Fontaine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

La Fontaine is more Asian than neighboring Jalapa (0% Asian), Somerset (0% Asian), Sweetser (0.8% Asian), Marion (1.1% Asian), and Mier (0% Asian).

La Fontaine's Hispanic Population

18 residents of La Fontaine, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Fontaine is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. La Fontaine ranks 340th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Fontaine's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. Hispanic residents' share of La Fontaine's population has decreased from 2.8% to 2.2%.

La Fontaine is more Hispanic than neighboring Jalapa (0% Hispanic), Sweetser (1.8% Hispanic), and Mier (0% Hispanic). La Fontaine is less Hispanic than neighboring Somerset (8.1% Hispanic), and Marion (8.3% Hispanic).

La Fontaine's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of La Fontaine, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in La Fontaine is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. La Fontaine ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Fontaine's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Fontaine's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

La Fontaine is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marion (0.3% Native American/Other).

La Fontaine's Multiracial Population

3 residents of La Fontaine, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Fontaine is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. La Fontaine ranks 75th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Fontaine's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 92.9%. Multiracial residents' share of La Fontaine's population has decreased from 5.3% to 0.4%.

La Fontaine is more Multiracial than neighboring Jalapa (0% Multiracial), and Mier (0% Multiracial). La Fontaine is less Multiracial than neighboring Somerset (5% Multiracial), Sweetser (6% Multiracial), and Marion (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.