Fenton, MI

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2023 Population

11,950

0.142% 1-year decline

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.3

0.525% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

6.33%

39.9% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$83,077

9.03% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$211,700

8.68% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

6,049

3.4% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Fenton, MI had a population of 12k people with a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $83,077. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Fenton, MI declined from 11,967 to 11,950, a −0.142% decrease and its median household income grew from $76,195 to $83,077, a 9.03% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fenton, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.71%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.22%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.22%).

None of the households in Fenton, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97% of the residents in Fenton, MI are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Fenton, MI was $211,700, and the homeownership rate was 65.4%.

Most people in Fenton, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Fenton, MI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Fenton, MI is home to a population of 12k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.63% of Fenton, MI residents were born outside of the country (434 people).

In 2023, there were 23.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.6k people) in Fenton, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 443 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 335 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97%

2023 Citizenship

97.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97% of Fenton, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Fenton, MI was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Fenton, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fenton, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
10.6k ± 442
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
443 ± 200
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
335 ± 306

2.54%

Hispanic Population

303 people

2.54% of the people in Fenton, MI are hispanic (303 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Fenton, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,402 ± 6,891 people
India
76,527 ± 6,766 people
Iraq
57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

Foreign-Born Population

3.63%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

434 people

3.35%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

401 people

As of 2023, 3.63% of Fenton, MI residents (434 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fenton, MI was 3.35%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Fenton, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
238 ± 167
Vietnam
169 ± 77
Gulf War (2001-)
113 ± 82

Fenton, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.41 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Fenton, MI employs 6.05k people. The largest industries in Fenton, MI are Manufacturing (1,346 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,053 people), and Retail Trade (630 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($103,277), Information ($90,242), and Manufacturing ($77,465).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

6.05k

2023 Value

± 666

−3.4%

1 Year decline

± 16.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Fenton, MI declined at a rate of −3.4%, from 6.26k employees to 6.05k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fenton, MI, are Management Occupations (892 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (700 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (508 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fenton, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.05k

2023 Value

± 666

−3.4%

1 Year decline

± 16.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Fenton, MI declined at a rate of −3.4%, from 6.26k employees to 6.05k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fenton, MI, are Manufacturing (1,346 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,053 people), and Retail Trade (630 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fenton, MI, though some of these residents may live in Fenton, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$70,920

Median earning men ± $10,487

$51,332

Median earning women ± $7,444

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($123,512), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($102,538), and Public Administration ($88,281).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($62,500), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,633), and Manufacturing ($58,542).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Fenton, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.3%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.788%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Fenton, MI was $211,700 in 2023, which is 0.698 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $194,800 to $211,700, a 8.68% increase. The homeownership rate in Fenton, MI is 65.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Fenton, MI have an average commute time of 31.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fenton, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Fenton, MI is $83,077. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Fenton, MI was Census Tract 7101 with a value of $124,792, followed by Census Tract 132.02 and Census Tract 1240, with respective values of $100,625 and $94,648.

Housing

Property

$211,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$20,980

$3,346

Median Property Taxes

±$498

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fenton, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Fenton, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.4%

Homeownership

2023

59.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 65.4% of the housing units in Fenton, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fenton, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7101
Census Tract 132.02
Census Tract 1240

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Fenton, MI was Census Tract 7101 with a value of $124,792, followed by Census Tract 132.02 and Census Tract 1240, with respective values of $100,625 and $94,648.

The following map shows all of the places in Fenton, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$83,077

Median Household Income

± $8,785

5.11k

Number of Households

± 612

In 2023, the median household income of the 5.11k households in Fenton, MI grew to $83,077 from the previous year's value of $76,195.

The following chart displays the households in Fenton, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Fenton, MI is from Michigan.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (74.4%)
Worked At Home (17.3%)
Carpooled (7.28%)

In 2023, 74.4% of workers in Fenton, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.3%) and those who carpooled to work (7.28%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fenton, MI have a longer commute time (31.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.02% of the workforce in Fenton, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Fenton, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Fenton, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fenton, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.33% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fenton, MI (736 out of 11.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fenton, MI is White, followed by Other and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93% of the population of Fenton, MI has health coverage, with 54% on employee plans, 11.5% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.95% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Genesee County, MI see 1100 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.14% decrease from the previous year (1124 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1352 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,100 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Genesee County, MI

Primary care physicians in Genesee County, MI see an average of 1,100 patients per year. This represents a 2.14% decrease from the previous year (1,124 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Genesee County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 23.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.9% were men and 57.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.98%

Uninsured

54%

Employer Coverage

11.5%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

1.95%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fenton, MI grew by 9.85% from 6.35% to 6.98%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Fenton, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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