Total Population
836
Population
Growth Rate
0.12%
Median Age
48
Diversity Index
23.600
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
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
317
Total Housing Units
359
Owner Occupied
241
Renter Occupied
76
Vacant
42
Median Home Value
$98,158
Average Home Value
$187,054
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.72%
Income Projection
Median Household
$54,816 $62,851
Average Household
$70,942 $81,683
Per Capita
$27,102 $30,989
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25
Workforce
Total Businesses
22
Total Employed
222
Workers 16+
389
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
2
Employed
121
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
5
Employed
42
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
4
Employed
24
2025 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
1
Employed
13
2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
4
Employed
9
2025 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
8
Some
High School
8
Graduated
High School
205
Associates
Degree
69
Bachelor's
Degree
71
Graduate
Degree
56
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
246
Non-Resident Commuters
143
Drive Alone
350
Carpooled
27
Public
0
Work At Home
7
Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25