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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fenton

Michigan · 10,582 residents · 6.651 sq mi
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Fenton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,400. Population has grown 25% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $120,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,582
+25%since 1990
from 8,444 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
34.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Fenton
202412K
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Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.6%(807)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.3%(771)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.8%(723)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.7%(600)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.4%(681)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3417.6%(1,863)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416.1%(1,701)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.1%(1,170)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.8%(823)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.5%(691)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.8%(508)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.3%(244)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,998 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,435
+46%since 1990
from $15,327 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.2%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,600
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $440 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
33.7% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Fenton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(8,267)
Black0.3%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(69)
Asian0.7%(59)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(10,071)
Black0.6%(62)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(191)
Asian0.9%(99)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.1%(126)
Ecuadorian0.2%(28)
Puerto Rican0.1%(17)
Venezuelan0.1%(14)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.4%(281)
Korean0.4%(53)
Chinese0.4%(51)
Japanese0.1%(16)
Ancestry
German23.2%(2,768)
Irish18.9%(2,245)
English14.7%(1,751)
Polish10%(1,189)
Italian4.7%(565)
French4%(477)
Scottish3.5%(411)
American3.1%(370)
Hungarian2%(234)
Swedish1.8%(219)
Scotch-Irish1.8%(215)
Finnish1.6%(186)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Lithuanian1.4%(167)
Welsh1.3%(159)
Dutch0.9%(103)
Norwegian0.8%(99)
Czech0.8%(90)
Canadian0.7%(87)
Arab0.5%(62)
Ukrainian0.3%(41)
Greek0.3%(38)
Lebanese0.3%(34)
Danish0.3%(30)
Russian0.2%(29)
Belgian0.2%(25)
Slovak0.1%(14)
British0.1%(11)
Armenian0.1%(7)
Macedonian0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.5%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
−3%since 1990
from 22.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.1%(1,115)
Married59.7%(2,290)
Widowed2.7%(104)
Divorced8.6%(329)
Women 15+
Never married20.9%(931)
Married53.6%(2,383)
Widowed12%(532)
Divorced13.5%(598)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fenton, Michigan?

Fenton, Michigan has about 10,582 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fenton, Michigan?

The typical household in Fenton, Michigan earns about $47,400 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 $120,600, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Fenton, Michigan?

About 22.4% 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 6.2% of people in Fenton, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fenton, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Fenton, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,138 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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