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Fenton

Iowa · 279 residents · 0.33 sq mi
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Fenton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $39,200. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
279
−12%since 2000
from 317 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
845 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 961 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.6
+13%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2232602983353731990201020202024Fenton
2024290
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,714 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,747
+57%since 2000
from $15,154 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$338
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.6%
−50.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
4.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
+17%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(311)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(275)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(10)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+69%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.8%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
55.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fenton, Iowa?

Fenton, Iowa has about 279 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fenton, Iowa?

The typical household in Fenton, Iowa earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fenton, Iowa expensive?

In Fenton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $39,200, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Fenton, Iowa?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fenton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fenton, Iowa?

About 5.3% of people in Fenton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fenton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Fenton, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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