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Fenton

Missouri · 3,989 residents · 6.271 sq mi
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Fenton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,826. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $292,600. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 66% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,989
−9%since 2000
from 4,360 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
636 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 695 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+17%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Fenton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,826
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,708 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,018
+52%since 2000
from $29,658 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,244
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $807 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
12.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+40%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(3,625)
Black0.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(102)
Asian2.4%(94)
Other5.3%(211)
Diversity Score24.7%(983)
Diversity Score
25
+367%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.2%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−93.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fenton, Missouri?

Fenton, Missouri has about 3,989 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fenton, Missouri?

The typical household in Fenton, Missouri earns about $94,826 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 $292,600, and the typical rent is about $1,244 a month.

How educated are people in Fenton, Missouri?

About 44.3% 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 2.2% of people in Fenton, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fenton, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Fenton, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 643 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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