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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 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaFontaine | 914 | 854 | 866 | 890 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
Population by Age
| Population | 2010 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 39 | 37 | 37 |
| 5-9 | 55 | 37 | 41 |
| 10-14 | 65 | 39 | 41 |
| 15-19 | 56 | 47 | 40 |
| 20-24 | 40 | 48 | 41 |
| 25-29 | 31 | 55 | 50 |
| 30-34 | 51 | 50 | 55 |
| 35-39 | 51 | 35 | 52 |
| 40-44 | 56 | 54 | 38 |
| 45-49 | 60 | 53 | 57 |
| 50-54 | 60 | 57 | 53 |
| 55-59 | 47 | 62 | 60 |
| 60-64 | 42 | 62 | 63 |
| 65-69 | 31 | 51 | 65 |
| 70-74 | 30 | 45 | 51 |
| 75-79 | 38 | 37 | 46 |
| 80-84 | 41 | 34 | 38 |
| 85+ | 66 | 61 | 60 |
| 18+ | 659 | 719 | 743 |
| Median Age | 44 | 48 | 49 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
Population by Race
| LaFontaine | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Total | 866.000 |
| White Alone | 91.000 |
| Black Alone | 0.580 |
| American Indian Alone | 0.460 |
| Asian Alone | 0.810 |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.000 |
| Some Other Race | 0.810 |
| Two or More Races | 6.340 |
| Hispanic Origin | 2.770 |
| Diversity Index | 21.100 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
Growth Rate
| LaFontaine | 2010 - 2014 | 2014 - 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0% | 1% |
| Households | 0% | 1% |
| Families | 0% | 1% |
| Median Household Income | % | 3% |
| Per Capita Income | % | 3% |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 356 | 323 | 326 | 338 |
| Housing Units | 380 | 365 | 369 | 374 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 253 | 263 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 73 | 75 | ||
| Vacant Units | 43 | 36 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
Home Value
| LaFontaine | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $90,556 | $92,407 |
| Average Home Value | $178,854 | $183,175 |
| <$50,000 | 17 | 17 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 135 | 135 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 32 | 32 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 9 | 9 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 6 | 7 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 35 | 41 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 12 | 15 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 1 | 1 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 0 | 0 |
| $1,000,000 + | 0 | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 0 |
| 2000-2009 | 18 |
| 1990-1999 | 40 |
| 1980-1989 | 29 |
| 1970-1979 | 47 |
| 1960-1969 | 32 |
| 1950-1959 | 46 |
| 1940-1949 | 84 |
| 1939 or Before | 201 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
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Income
| LaFontaine | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $55,883 | $63,590 |
| Average Household | $66,667 | $76,976 |
| Per Capita | $24,938 | $29,040 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
Household Income Base
| LaFontaine | 2022 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 25 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 23 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 35 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 50 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 90 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 55 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 41 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 5 |
| $200,000+ | 3 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 574 |
| In-County Residents | 360 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 214 |
| Drive Alone | 540 |
| Carpooled | 20 |
| Public Transport | 0 |
| Work at Home | 3 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 6 |
| 5-9 minutes | 34 |
| 10-14 minutes | 59 |
| 15-19 minutes | 59 |
| 20-24 minutes | 273 |
| 25-29 minutes | 47 |
| 30-34 minutes | 50 |
| 35-39 minutes | 2 |
| 40-44 minutes | 0 |
| 45-59 minutes | 24 |
| 60-89 minutes | 10 |
| 90+ minutes | 7 |
| Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 185 |
| 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 | 115 |
| 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, 2022-11-14
Educational Attainment (25+)
| LaFontaine | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Some High School | 36 |
| Graduated High School | 274 |
| Associates Degree | 36 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 93 |
| Graduate Degree | 22 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
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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 | 4 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 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, 2022-11-14
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