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Lake Fenton

Michigan · 6,417 residents · 5.516 sq mi
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Lake Fenton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,352. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $396,800. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,417
+32%since 2000
from 4,876 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,163 / sq mi
+26%since 2009
from 924 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
50.0
+25%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K7K1990201020202024Lake Fenton
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54%(258)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.1%(327)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.5%(288)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.2%(267)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.8%(247)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.6%(680)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.8%(823)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.8%(632)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415%(962)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420%(1,283)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848%(515)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(135)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,352
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,885 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,525
+158%since 2000
from $32,717 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.0%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.519
+41%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$396,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $199,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,547
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $701 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
12.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+6%since 2009
from 3.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
76
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(4,695)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(68)
Asian0.7%(32)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(6,200)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(52)
Asian0.6%(41)
Other1.9%(124)
Diversity Score
8
+54%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.6%(39)
Asian origin
Korean0.6%(41)
Ancestry
German25.7%(1,649)
English19.2%(1,234)
Irish13.5%(867)
Polish11.5%(739)
Italian8.2%(526)
Scottish3.1%(202)
French2.2%(138)
American2.1%(133)
Dutch1.7%(112)
Norwegian1.3%(86)
Swedish1.3%(81)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1.2%(76)
Slovak1%(67)
Welsh0.9%(58)
Canadian0.8%(53)
Czech0.7%(45)
Hungarian0.5%(31)
Belgian0.5%(30)
Greek0.3%(22)
Arab0.3%(17)
Lebanese0.3%(17)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(17)
Finnish0.2%(11)
Swiss0.2%(11)
Croatian0.2%(10)
Lithuanian0.1%(9)
Ukrainian0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 37.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
3.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 7.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2017
from 83.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.3%(515)
Married72.5%(1,836)
Widowed1.3%(33)
Divorced5.8%(148)
Women 15+
Never married21.4%(644)
Married61.8%(1,861)
Widowed10.1%(304)
Divorced6.7%(203)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Fenton, Michigan?

Lake Fenton, Michigan has about 6,417 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Fenton, Michigan?

The typical household in Lake Fenton, Michigan earns about $116,352 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Fenton, Michigan expensive?

In Lake Fenton, Michigan, the median home is worth about $396,800, and the typical rent is about $1,547 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Fenton, Michigan?

About 48.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Fenton, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Fenton, Michigan?

About 7.2% of people in Lake Fenton, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Fenton, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Fenton, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,326 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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