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Fenton

Iowa · 271 residents · 0.33 sq mi
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Fenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,458. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $43,800. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
271
−15%since 2000
from 317 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
821 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 961 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+8%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2232602983353731990201020202024Fenton
2024290
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,458
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,714 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,894
+104%since 2000
from $15,154 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
12.9% rent
Afford Score
0.9
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(256)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(5)
Diversity Score11.4%(31)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+63%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fenton, Iowa?

Fenton, Iowa has about 271 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fenton, Iowa?

The typical household in Fenton, Iowa earns about $46,458 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 $43,800, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Fenton, Iowa?

About 15.2% 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 10.3% 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 89 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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