Newcomers

New to Fountain Inn?

Fountain Inn has a rich cross section of living environments and housing options within historic older neighborhoods, traditional neighborhoods, suburban areas or downtown. There is a nice balance of business and industry which is nearly all non-union as South Carolina is a right to work state. Whether you are looking to start a business, explore an industry or already have an established job, Fountain Inn is just a short commute to almost anywhere you need to go.

Interesting Statistics:

Population (2000 Census): 6,017

Est. population in July 2005: 6,346 (+5.5% change)
Males: 2,741 (45.6%)

Females: 3,276 (54.4%)

Elevation: 872 feet

County: Greenville and Laurens

Land area: 5.5 square miles

Zip code: 29644

Median resident age: 33.1 years Median household income: $39,545 (1999) Median house value: $94,200 (1999)

Races in Fountain Inn:

White Non-Hispanic (66.2%)
Black (30.3%)
Hispanic (2.4%)
Two or more races (1.0%)
Other race (0.8%)

Visit our Welcome Center at the Chamber of Commerce, 400 North Main Street.