Fountain Inn Population

1890–2026

15,551

2026 projection

49.3% since 2020 (increase)

05K10K15K20K1900192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Fountain Inn. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202615,551+8295.63%
202514,722+8946.47%
202413,828+7665.86%
202313,062+1,30011.05%
202211,762+7446.75%
202111,018+6025.78%
202010,416+3012.98%
201910,115+3873.98%
20189,728+1,33515.91%
20178,393+1621.97%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Fountain Inn is growing faster than Greenville County, South Carolina, and the U.S.

  • Fountain Inn+40.1%
  • Greenville County+10.6%
  • South Carolina+8.5%
  • United States+3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Fountain Inn Demographics

35.2median age

Median age

Female35.6 yrs
Male33.8 yrs

Adults

8,698
1,369 seniors (65+) · 16% of adults7,329 other adults

Sex

Female 53.5% · 6,436Male 46.5% · 5,584

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 120 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Fountain Inn Income

$73,585median household income

Median household income

$73,585

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$50,322

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

7.7%

About 1 in 13 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Fountain Inn Marital Status

55% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married55%65%48%
Never married30%27%32%
Divorced11%8%13%
Widowed3%<1%4%
Separated1%<1%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201