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Fenton

Louisiana · 379 residents · 0.485 sq mi
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Fenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $65,000. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
379
Unchangedsince 2000
from 380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
781 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 784 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
+9%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1822513203884571990201020202024Fenton
2024207
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,000
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,456
+5%since 2000
from $9,958 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$467
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $217 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.4%
−37.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
26.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+105%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.4%(138)
Black55.7%(211)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.3%(46)
Diversity Score75.6%(287)
Diversity Score
76
+16%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+24%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
97.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
7.7%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.6%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
62.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fenton, Louisiana?

Fenton, Louisiana has about 379 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fenton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Fenton, Louisiana earns about $19,000 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 $65,000, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Fenton, Louisiana?

About 2.0% 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 22.2% of people in Fenton, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fenton, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Fenton, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 120 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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