Fenton, MI Demographics

A map of Fenton's Population by Race

Fenton, Michigan had a population of 12,050 in 2020. It was 89.1% White, 1.5% Black, 1.0% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fenton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Fenton is the 87th most populous. 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's White Population

10,734 residents of Fenton identify as White, or 89.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Fenton larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Fenton is ranked #396 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fenton is more White than neighboring Holly (88.4% White). Fenton is less White than neighboring Lake Fenton (91.5% White), Linden (91.3% White), Argentine (91.1% White), and Hartland (89.8% White).

Fenton's Black Population

183 residents of Fenton identify as Black, or 1.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fenton slightly less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Fenton is ranked #205 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fenton is more Black than neighboring Lake Fenton (0.6% Black), Linden (0.8% Black), Holly (1.4% Black), Argentine (0.3% Black), and Hartland (0.3% Black).

Fenton's Asian Population

120 residents of Fenton identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fenton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Fenton is ranked #163 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fenton is more Asian than neighboring Lake Fenton (0.7% Asian), Linden (0.5% Asian), Holly (0.4% Asian), Argentine (0.2% Asian), and Hartland (0.5% Asian).

Fenton's Hispanic Population

443 residents of Fenton identify as Hispanic, or 3.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fenton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Fenton is ranked #305 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fenton is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Fenton (2.7% Hispanic), Linden (2.7% Hispanic), Argentine (2.6% Hispanic), and Hartland (3.1% Hispanic). Fenton is less Hispanic than neighboring Holly (4.4% Hispanic).

Fenton's Native American/Other Population

65 residents of Fenton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fenton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Fenton is ranked #501 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fenton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Linden (0.1% Native American/Other), Holly (0.4% Native American/Other), and Argentine (0.4% Native American/Other). Fenton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hartland (1.5% Native American/Other).

Fenton's Multiracial Population

505 residents of Fenton identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fenton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Fenton is ranked #346 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fenton is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Fenton (3.9% Multiracial). Fenton is less Multiracial than neighboring Linden (4.5% Multiracial), Holly (5.1% Multiracial), Argentine (5.3% Multiracial), and Hartland (4.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.