Fountain Heights, AL

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Fountain Heights

Neighborhood

Jefferson, AL

Village Creek Junction / East Thomas Gardens

Graymont / East Thomas

Hooper City / Acipcoville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Fountain Heights

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.6%

Households with Children

21.0%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.0%
School Age (5-17): 9.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.3%
Working Age (35-54): 26.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 20.7%
Seniors (65+): 19.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 16.9%
High School / GED: 25.7%
Some College or Associate's: 40.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 4.4%
Single Parents: 16.6%
Couples & Adults: 27.8%
Living Alone: 51.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 16.0%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 82.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 40.3%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 48.5%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 46.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 54.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 77.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 12.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 9.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 85.0%
Spanish: 15.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 1.2%
Middle School (5-8): 2.6%
High School (9-12): 4.8%
College / Graduate: 4.5%
Not Enrolled: 84.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources