Fenton, MI Demographics

A map of Fenton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	10,468	10,734	87.9%	89.1%
Multiracial	476	505	4.0%	4.2%
Asian	401	120	3.4%	1.0%
Hispanic	274	443	2.3%	3.7%
Black	266	183	2.2%	1.5%
Native American/Other	21	65	0.2%	0.5%

Fenton, Michigan has an estimated population of 11,906, a slight decrease from the 12,050 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.9% White, 4.0% Multiracial, 3.4% Asian, 2.3% Hispanic, 2.2% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fenton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fenton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fenton, that probability was 20.3% in 2020 and 22.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fenton is ranked the 88th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fenton was ranked the 87th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fenton's White Population

10,468 residents of Fenton, or 87.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fenton is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Fenton ranks 399th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fenton's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Fenton's population has decreased from 89.1% to 87.9%.

Fenton is more White than neighboring Holly (85.4% White), and Argentine (86.9% White). Fenton is less White than neighboring Lake Fenton (96.6% White), Linden (89.7% White), and Hartland (99.7% White).

Fenton's Black Population

266 residents of Fenton, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fenton is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Fenton ranks 208th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fenton's Black population has grown by an estimated 45.4%. Black residents' share of Fenton's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.2%.

Fenton is more Black than neighboring Lake Fenton (0% Black), Linden (0.4% Black), Argentine (0.5% Black), and Hartland (0% Black). Fenton is less Black than neighboring Holly (3.1% Black).

Fenton's Asian Population

401 residents of Fenton, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fenton is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Fenton ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fenton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 234.2%. Asian residents' share of Fenton's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.4%.

Fenton is more Asian than neighboring Lake Fenton (0.6% Asian), Linden (0% Asian), Holly (0.3% Asian), Argentine (0.9% Asian), and Hartland (0% Asian).

Fenton's Hispanic Population

274 residents of Fenton, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fenton is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Fenton ranks 316th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fenton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 38.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Fenton's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.3%.

Fenton is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Fenton (0.8% Hispanic), and Hartland (0% Hispanic). Fenton is less Hispanic than neighboring Linden (5.1% Hispanic), Holly (5.1% Hispanic), and Argentine (5.2% Hispanic).

Fenton's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Fenton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fenton is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Fenton ranks 512th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fenton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 67.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fenton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Fenton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Fenton (0.1% Native American/Other), Linden (0% Native American/Other), and Hartland (0% Native American/Other). Fenton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Holly (0.4% Native American/Other), and Argentine (2.5% Native American/Other).

Fenton's Multiracial Population

476 residents of Fenton, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fenton is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Fenton ranks 356th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fenton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Fenton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Fenton is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Fenton (1.8% Multiracial), and Hartland (0.3% Multiracial). Fenton is less Multiracial than neighboring Linden (4.8% Multiracial), Holly (5.8% Multiracial), and Argentine (4.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.