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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fenton

Missouri · 3,346 residents · 6.271 sq mi
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Fenton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $47,444. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 1,014 residents. Median home value is $107,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 80% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,346
−23%vs 2000
vs 4,360 in 2000
1990 – 2025
534 / sq mi
−23%vs 2000
vs 695 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.2
−12%vs 2000
vs 40.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Fenton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,444
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,708 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,953
−46%vs 2000
vs $29,658 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$107,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $164,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$542
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $807 in 2000
US average: $450
91.9%
+6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.2% in 2000
8.1% rent
2.3
+3%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(4,246)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(35)
Asian0.9%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(230)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(3,323)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(12)
Asian0.7%(23)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(86)
3
−51%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.0%
−10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.3%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.2%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Fenton, Missouri?

Fenton, Missouri has about 3,346 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Fenton, Missouri?

The typical household in Fenton, Missouri earns about $47,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fenton, Missouri expensive?

In Fenton, Missouri, the median home is worth about $107,600, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Fenton, Missouri?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fenton, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fenton, Missouri?

About 3.9% of people in Fenton, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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