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Lake Fenton

Michigan · 5,905 residents · 5.516 sq mi
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Lake Fenton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,761. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $281,700. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 60% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,905
+21%since 2000
from 4,876 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,071 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 884 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+17%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K7K1990201020202024Lake Fenton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,761
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,885 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,979
+114%since 2000
from $32,717 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$281,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $199,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$987
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $701 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
14.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+1%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score5.6%(272)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(5,406)
Black0.6%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(159)
Asian0.7%(44)
Other1%(57)
Diversity Score12.5%(736)
Diversity Score
12
+124%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 37.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.0%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Fenton, Michigan?

Lake Fenton, Michigan has about 5,905 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Fenton, Michigan earns about $94,761 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 $281,700, and the typical rent is about $987 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Fenton, Michigan?

About 49.6% 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 6.2% 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 1,814 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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

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