CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fenton

Michigan · 8,444 residents · 6.651 sq mi

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Fenton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,998. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 2,138 residents. Median home value is $63,000.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.9

US median: 33.0

Less educated

15% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 31%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

8,444

−20%vs 2000

vs 10,582 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,270 / sq mi

−20%vs 2000

vs 1,591 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.9

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 34.0 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202412K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$33,998

−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $47,400 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,327

−32%vs 2000

vs $22,435 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

9.2%

+3.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.2% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$63,000

−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $120,600 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$440

−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $644 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

69.6%

+3.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 66.3% in 2000

30.4% rent

Afford Score

1.9

−27%vs 2000

vs 2.5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic95.2%(10,071)

Black0.6%(62)

Hispanic / Latino1.8%(191)

Asian0.9%(99)

Other0%

Diversity Score8.2%(872)

1990

White, non-Hispanic97.9%(8,267)

Black0.3%(28)

Hispanic / Latino0.8%(69)

Asian0.7%(59)

Other1.1%(90)

Diversity Score7.1%(599)

Diversity Score

−14%vs 2000

vs 8 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

15.3%

−7.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 22.4% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

82.3%

−5.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 87.5% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

6.1%

−1.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.9% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

22.5 min

+3%vs 2000

vs 21.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fenton, Michigan?

Fenton, Michigan has about 8,444 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Fenton, Michigan?

The typical household in Fenton, Michigan earns about $33,998 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fenton, Michigan expensive?

In Fenton, Michigan, the median home is worth about $63,000, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in Fenton, Michigan?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fenton, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fenton, Michigan?

About 9.2% of people in Fenton, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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