Total Population
876
Population
Growth Rate
0.68%
Median Age
48
Diversity Index
22.600
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
LaFontaine
LaFontaine was incorporated in 1873, a product of the inclusion of the railroad through Indiana and its historic downtown still reflects that era.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
335
Total Housing Units
382
Owner Occupied
261
Renter Occupied
74
Vacant
47
Median Home Value
$103,056
Average Home Value
$174,339
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.42%
Income Projection
Median Household
$57,458 $64,698
Average Household
$75,189 $85,691
Per Capita
$29,714 $33,487
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
23
Total Employed
272
Workers 16+
364
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
3
Employed
171
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
5
Employed
42
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
4
Employed
24
2026 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
1
Employed
13
2026 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
4
Employed
9
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
8
Some
High School
18
Graduated
High School
240
Associates
Degree
51
Bachelor's
Degree
64
Graduate
Degree
59
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
228
Non-Resident Commuters
133
Drive Alone
324
Carpooled
25
Public
0
Work At Home
11
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09