Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Fenton, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,906

Median Agei

38.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.9%10,468

Two or More

4%476

Asian

3.4%401

Hispanic/Latino

2.3%274

Black

2.2%266

Other

0.2%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%217

High School Diploma

22.5%1,879

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%694

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%1,201

Associate's Degree

10.8%904

Bachelor's Degree

23.9%1,996

Master's Degree

12.5%1,044

Professional Degree

2.2%183

Doctorate

0.6%52

HS or Higher

97.8%

BA or Higher

39.2%

Graduate+

15.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$235,900

Median Renti

$1,275

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.1%3,288

Renter-Occupied

36.9%1,920

Total Units

5,451

Homeownership

63.1%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%121

$50K–$100K

4.8%159

$100K–$150K

9.9%326

$150K–$200K

18.6%611

$200K–$300K

35.4%1,163

$300K–$500K

23.6%777

$500K–$1M

3.6%118

$1M+

0.4%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

158

$750–$1,000

257

$1,000–$1,250

436

$1,250–$1,500

531

$1,500–$2,000

288

$2,000+

180

Year Built

2010–2019

7.2%390

2000–2009

18.4%1,004

1990–1999

13.7%746

1980–1989

12.3%672

1970–1979

6.9%378

1960–1969

8.8%478

1950–1959

15%816

1940–1949

4.1%222

1939 or earlier

13.7%745

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.8%4,311

Electricity

14.8%773

No Fuel

1.2%63

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%43

Wood

0.3%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,000

Mean Household Incomei

$103,835

Per Capita Incomei

$46,080

Poverty Ratei

6.8%

Unemploymenti

8.6%

Labor Forcei

6,754

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%165

$10K–$15K

1.4%73

$15K–$20K

7.7%400

$20K–$25K

0.9%46

$25K–$30K

2.7%139

$30K–$35K

1.5%78

$35K–$40K

5.5%285

$40K–$45K

2.7%139

$45K–$50K

0.5%27

$50K–$60K

10.1%526

$60K–$75K

13.5%705

$75K–$100K

8.4%437

$100K–$125K

10.4%542

$125K–$150K

7.7%400

$150K–$200K

11.3%591

$200K+

12.6%655

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

160

Residentsi

236

Avg. Tenant Renti

$363/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8150 homes93% occupied$363/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,000/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

75%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

20%

Low income$40K–$64K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $64K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

70% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

8% of subsidized households are minority

31% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

51% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5024.2%

By Region

Top Countries

India

280

Canada

Korea

China

Poland

United Kingdom

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,142

Avg. Commutei

31.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,143

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

587(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.9%Insured

5.1%Uninsured