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Community Profile
LaFontaine was incorporated in 1873, a product of the inclusion of the railroad through Indiana and its historic downtown still reflects that era.
Population
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Population
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaFontaine | 914 | 854 | 834 | 821 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Age
| Population | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 39 | 32 | 31 |
| 5-9 | 55 | 37 | 36 |
| 10-14 | 65 | 35 | 40 |
| 15-19 | 56 | 43 | 37 |
| 20-24 | 40 | 50 | 37 |
| 25-29 | 31 | 50 | 43 |
| 30-34 | 51 | 47 | 49 |
| 35-39 | 51 | 31 | 52 |
| 40-44 | 56 | 56 | 33 |
| 45-49 | 60 | 49 | 60 |
| 50-54 | 60 | 55 | 49 |
| 55-59 | 47 | 61 | 52 |
| 60-64 | 42 | 59 | 57 |
| 65-69 | 31 | 48 | 59 |
| 70-74 | 30 | 49 | 49 |
| 75-79 | 38 | 36 | 45 |
| 80-84 | 41 | 36 | 37 |
| 85+ | 66 | 60 | 55 |
| 18+ | 659 | 702 | 690 |
| Median Age | 44 | 49 | 49 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Race
| LaFontaine | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Total | 834.00 |
| White Alone | 90.65 |
| Black Alone | 0.72 |
| American Indian Alone | 0.72 |
| Asian Alone | 0.84 |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.00 |
| Some Other Race | 0.60 |
| Two or More Races | 6.47 |
| Hispanic Origin | 3.48 |
| Diversity Index | 22.90 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Growth Rate
| LaFontaine | 2023 - 2028 |
|---|---|
| Population | -0.31% |
| Households | -0.19% |
| Families | -0.29% |
| Median Household Income | 2% |
| Per Capita Income | 4% |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 356 | 323 | 312 | 309 |
| Housing Units | 380 | 365 | 352 | 352 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 246 | 244 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 66 | 65 | ||
| Vacant Units | 40 | 43 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Home Value
| LaFontaine | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $84,400 | $85,950 |
| Average Home Value | $145,935 | $149,795 |
| <$50,000 | 37 | 35 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 125 | 121 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 24 | 21 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 11 | 7 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 10 | 10 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 27 | 34 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 4 | 6 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 3 | 4 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 1 | 3 |
| $1,000,000 + | 0 | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 0 |
| 2000-2009 | 5 |
| 1990-1999 | 26 |
| 1980-1989 | 25 |
| 1970-1979 | 38 |
| 1960-1969 | 12 |
| 1950-1959 | 34 |
| 1940-1949 | 71 |
| 1939 or Before | 167 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Income
| LaFontaine | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $55,855 | $62,222 |
| Average Household | $68,087 | $81,135 |
| Per Capita | $25,612 | $30,680 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Household Income Base
| LaFontaine | 2023 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 23 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 22 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 53 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 31 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 81 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 45 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 36 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 20 |
| $200,000+ | 1 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 429 |
| In-County Residents | 277 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 153 |
| Drive Alone | 386 |
| Carpooled | 20 |
| Public Transport | 0 |
| Work at Home | 12 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 8 |
| 5-9 minutes | 36 |
| 10-14 minutes | 38 |
| 15-19 minutes | 51 |
| 20-24 minutes | 172 |
| 25-29 minutes | 23 |
| 30-34 minutes | 48 |
| 35-39 minutes | 3 |
| 40-44 minutes | 2 |
| 45-59 minutes | 22 |
| 60-89 minutes | 13 |
| 90+ minutes | 2 |
| Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 195 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 0 |
| Mining | 0 |
| Utilities | 0 |
| Construction | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Wholesale Trade | 0 |
| Retail Trade | 18 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 3 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 0 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 0 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 0 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 13 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 0 |
| Gasoline Stations | 0 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 2 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 0 |
| General Merchandise Str | 0 |
| Misc Store Retailers | 0 |
| Nonstore Retailers | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 7 |
| Information | 3 |
| Finance & Insurance | 0 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 0 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 0 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 0 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 2 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 0 |
| Legal Services | 0 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 0 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 0 |
| Educational Services | 0 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 125 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 0 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 7 |
| Accommodation | 0 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 7 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 9 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 0 |
| Public Administration Emp | 16 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Educational Attainment (25+)
| LaFontaine | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Some High School | 16 |
| Graduated High School | 223 |
| Associates Degree | 35 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 76 |
| Graduate Degree | 20 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 20 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 0 |
| Mining Bus | 0 |
| Utilities Bus | 0 |
| Construction Bus | 0 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 2 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 0 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 3 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 1 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 0 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 0 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 0 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 1 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 0 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 0 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 1 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 0 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 0 |
| Misc Store Retailers Bus | 0 |
| Nonstore Retailers Bus | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 1 |
| Information Bus | 1 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 0 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 0 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 0 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 0 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 1 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 0 |
| Legal Services Bus | 0 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 0 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 0 |
| Educational Services Bus | 0 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 2 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 0 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 2 |
| Accommodation Bus | 0 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 2 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 4 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 0 |
| Public Administration Bus | 4 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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