Population 37,191 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fenton
Household size in Fenton
| Period | Fenton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Fenton has 2.52 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.57 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fenton
| Period | Fenton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Fenton skews older than the country: its median age is 43.4, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 40.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fenton
| Period | Fenton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Fenton than nationally: 9.6%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fenton
Renters in Fenton
| Period | Fenton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Fenton is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (34.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 1.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fenton
| Period | Fenton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Fenton: 5.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.3 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fenton
| Period | Fenton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Fenton is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Fenton has newer homes than the great majority of Michigan cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fenton
| Period | Fenton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $896 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,003 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,158 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,421 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$525 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Fenton runs $1,421 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Michigan overall ($1,228). Rent has climbed $525 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fenton
Bachelor's degrees in Fenton
| Period | Fenton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.6% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Fenton than nationally: 39.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fenton
| Period | Fenton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.2% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Fenton: 96.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.6 points, mirroring the country. Fenton has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Michigan cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fenton
| Period | Fenton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in Fenton is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fenton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton | 2.52 | 43.4 | 9.6% | 19.3% | 5.7% | 1987 | $1,421 | 39.4% | 96.8% | 5.2% |
| Linden | 2.62 | 44.2 | 6.9% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 1989 | $1,447 | 33.4% | 96.4% | 5.5% |
| Holly | 2.55 | 42.8 | 9.6% | 19.6% | 6.7% | 1987 | $1,252 | 28.6% | 94.2% | 5.6% |
| Deerfield Center | 2.68 | 38.7 | 11.0% | 14.7% | 3.3% | 1992 | $1,063 | 22.1% | 92.4% | 3.7% |
| Parshallville | 2.55 | 42.5 | 4.0% | 12.3% | 4.8% | 1994 | $1,453 | 40.1% | 96.8% | 2.8% |
| Newark | 2.36 | 49.2 | 4.1% | 20.1% | 5.4% | 1992 | $1,023 | 37.4% | 93.4% | 6.0% |
| Rankin | 2.53 | 43.6 | 7.7% | 20.4% | 2.8% | 1985 | $1,651 | 25.9% | 96.5% | 3.0% |
| Gaines | 2.81 | 43.1 | 6.9% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 1983 | $1,112 | 23.4% | 94.6% | 4.4% |
| Hartland | 2.37 | 48.6 | 4.4% | 3.0% | 4.4% | 1985 | $1,338 | 33.4% | 97.1% | 1.8% |
| Highland | 2.68 | 43.3 | 7.5% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 1981 | $1,207 | 34.0% | 95.3% | 3.5% |
| Cohoctah | 2.48 | 52.1 | 5.9% | 19.3% | 6.6% | 1973 | $1,232 | 18.9% | 87.3% | 4.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fenton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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