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Fountain, NC
Town in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Population
409
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
444
ZIP codes
0
Fountain and its ZIP codes
Fountain at a glance
- Fountain is about 2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Fountain, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pitt County. PPP loans are for Fountain.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,996
81,398 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,766
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.13B
FY 2026, $6,647 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Fountain, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
539
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,428
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fountain, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Fountain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FarmvilleTown | 5.8 mi | 3.2 |
| MacclesfieldTown | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| WalstonburgTown | 6.4 mi | 0.4 |
| FalklandTown | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| PinetopsTown | 8.3 mi | 1 |
| Bell ArthurCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.9 |
| SaratogaTown | 8.5 mi | 0.6 |
| BelvoirCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2 |
| StantonsburgTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| MauryCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| ConetoeTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| GreenvilleCity | 14 mi | 38.3 |
| Elm CityTown | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| Snow HillTown | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| PrincevilleTown | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| TarboroTown | 16 mi | 11.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fountain, NC in?
- Fountain is in Pitt County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Fountain, NC?
- About 409 people live in Fountain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fountain?
- Nearby places include Farmville (5.8 mi), Macclesfield (6.2 mi), Walstonburg (6.4 mi), Falkland (6.6 mi), Pinetops (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023