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Fountain, Colorado, in El Paso county, is 12 miles SE of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Colorado Springs metropolitan area. Fountain contains a population of approximately 15,197.
In Fountain, about 62% of adults are married. Fountain has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.
Approximately 25% of Fountain is non-white. The city offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.
Unlike most cities, Fountain has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Fountain had a median family income of $44,735.
Political donors in Fountain favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.
Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Fountain.
Fountain has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.
In Fountain, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Fountain to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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