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Fenton

Michigan · 12,050 residents · 6.651 sq mi
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Fenton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,672. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $158,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,050
+14%since 2000
from 10,582 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,812 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+13%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Fenton
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,672
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,400 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,089
+47%since 2000
from $22,435 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,067
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $644 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
38.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−1%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(10,734)
Black1.5%(183)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(443)
Asian1%(120)
Other3.8%(460)
Diversity Score23.6%(2,841)
Diversity Score
24
+186%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.2%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fenton, Michigan?

Fenton, Michigan has about 12,050 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fenton, Michigan?

The typical household in Fenton, Michigan earns about $62,672 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 $158,000, and the typical rent is about $1,067 a month.

How educated are people in Fenton, Michigan?

About 28.0% 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 10.1% 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 3,606 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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