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Fenton

Louisiana · 217 residents (2025 est.) · 0.485 sq mi
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Fenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,438. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 173 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $96,300. With a median age of 62.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
207
−46%since 2000
from 380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
427 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 784 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.3
+101%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:217 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1822513203884571990201020202024Fenton
2024207
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,438
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,244
+93%since 2000
from $9,958 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+4%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,300
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $217 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
37.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.9%
+39.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+157%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45%(171)
Black51.8%(197)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(8)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.1%(247)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(107)
Black36.7%(76)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(16)
Asian1%(2)
Other2.9%(6)
Diversity Score73.9%(153)
Diversity Score
74
+14%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+11%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.6%
+23.9 ptssince 2011
from 27.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.0%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
56.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
49.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2012
from 31.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
42.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2017
from 34.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2016
from 88.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fenton, Louisiana?

Fenton, Louisiana has about 207 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fenton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Fenton, Louisiana earns about $22,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fenton, Louisiana expensive?

In Fenton, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $96,300, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Fenton, Louisiana?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fenton, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fenton, Louisiana?

About 40.6% of people in Fenton, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fenton, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Fenton, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 52 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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