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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Fenton

Michigan · 4,876 residents · 5.516 sq mi
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Lake Fenton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,885. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $199,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,876
+19%since 1990
from 4,091 in 1990
1990 – 2024
884 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 742 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+8%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K7K1990201020202024Lake Fenton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,885
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,202 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,717
+46%since 1990
from $22,383 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$199,800
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $103,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$701
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $542 in 1990
US average: $602
93.2%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 90.3% in 1990
6.8% rent
2.9
+38%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(4,012)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(20)
Diversity Score4.8%(195)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(4,695)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(68)
Asian0.7%(32)
Diversity Score5.6%(272)
6
+17%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.4%
+12.3 ptssince 1990
from 25.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.7%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 88.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.7%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
−11%since 1990
from 23.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Fenton, Michigan?

Lake Fenton, Michigan has about 4,876 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Fenton, Michigan earns about $67,885 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 $199,800, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Fenton, Michigan?

About 37.4% 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 3.2% 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 785 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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