Population 38,298 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fenton
Household size in Fenton
| Period | Fenton | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.52 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.49 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.46 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.06 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Fenton average 2.64 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider St. Louis area, where it has 2.46 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.75, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8 | 38.5 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.2 | 39.5 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.8 | 40.7 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +2.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Fenton is 42.4 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.8, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the west.
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 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 11.5% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 11.0% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 11.1% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.1% of households in Fenton, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Fenton has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Missouri cities.
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 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 28.3% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 30.1% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 31.1% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 29.6% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Fenton is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 35.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 9.6% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.1% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 10.1% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Fenton than nationally: 6.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1972 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Fenton is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $850 | $825 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $818 | $920 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,037 | $1,010 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,306 | $1,239 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$457 | +$414 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Fenton costs $1,306 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in the wider St. Louis area ($1,239). Rent has climbed $457 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1% | 30.3% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.8% | 32.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.7% | 34.9% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.9% | 38.5% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +8.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Fenton than nationally: 44.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
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 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.6% | 88.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.6% | 90.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 92.1% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 93.6% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Fenton: 95.2% 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, in line with the national trend.
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 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Fenton has been low: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.5 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 | 2.64 | 42.4 | 7.1% | 20.3% | 6.0% | 1989 | $1,306 | 44.9% | 95.2% | 2.1% |
| Murphy | 2.47 | 40.6 | 8.9% | 15.3% | 8.5% | 1982 | $1,065 | 23.9% | 91.7% | 3.8% |
| Sunset Hills | 2.41 | 52.2 | 7.2% | 18.3% | 5.0% | 1978 | $1,782 | 59.4% | 96.8% | 2.8% |
| Valley Park | 2.19 | 39.7 | 8.2% | 41.7% | 2.6% | 1987 | $1,427 | 52.5% | 95.7% | 4.4% |
| High Ridge | 2.58 | 45.2 | 5.7% | 11.4% | 5.5% | 1983 | $1,057 | 27.7% | 93.6% | 2.7% |
| Parkdale | 2.62 | 43.9 | 9.2% | 17.0% | 6.0% | 1991 | $919 | 27.9% | 95.9% | 0.4% |
| Twin Oaks | 1.97 | 41.7 | 4.0% | 37.9% | 4.1% | 1987 | $1,613 | 72.3% | 97.7% | 3.1% |
| Manchester | 2.53 | 41.0 | 4.6% | 28.6% | 3.3% | 1976 | $1,399 | 61.4% | 97.4% | 3.5% |
| Times Beach | 2.60 | 51.9 | 3.2% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 2004 | $1,314 | 55.7% | 98.8% | 2.3% |
| Concord | 2.49 | 44.0 | 8.8% | 15.0% | 5.3% | 1970 | $1,212 | 42.2% | 96.8% | 2.8% |
| Crestwood | 2.51 | 44.0 | 6.2% | 16.2% | 6.8% | 1961 | $1,314 | 56.4% | 97.5% | 1.9% |
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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