Fenton, Iowa facts for kids
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Fenton, Iowa
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Location of Fenton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Kossuth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 271 |
| • Density | 821.21/sq mi (317.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50539
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-27210 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456571 |
Fenton is a small city located in Kossuth County, Iowa, in the United States. It is a quiet community where people live and work. According to the 2020 census, 271 people called Fenton home.
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A Look Back: Fenton's History
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Fenton was officially planned and laid out in 1899. This process, called "platting," means people decided where streets, blocks, and public areas would be. The city was named after Reuben E. Fenton, who was a governor and senator from New York State.
Where is Fenton? Understanding its Geography
Fenton is located in a specific spot on Earth, which can be described using coordinates. Its latitude is 43.216375 degrees North, and its longitude is -94.426509 degrees West.
The city covers a total area of about 0.85 square kilometers (0.33 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Fenton? A Look at Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 211 | — |
| 1920 | 391 | +85.3% |
| 1930 | 381 | −2.6% |
| 1940 | 385 | +1.0% |
| 1950 | 446 | +15.8% |
| 1960 | 440 | −1.3% |
| 1970 | 403 | −8.4% |
| 1980 | 394 | −2.2% |
| 1990 | 346 | −12.2% |
| 2000 | 317 | −8.4% |
| 2010 | 279 | −12.0% |
| 2020 | 271 | −2.9% |
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The population of Fenton has changed over time. The charts here show how many people have lived in the city during different census years.
Fenton's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 271 people living in Fenton. There were 124 households and 82 families. This means about 822 people lived in every square mile of the city. There were also 147 housing units available.
Most people in Fenton were White (95.6%). A small number of residents identified as Black or African American (0.7%), Native American (0.4%), or from two or more racial backgrounds (2.2%). About 2.2% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
About 22.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (50.8%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in Fenton was 47.3 years old. About 21.8% of residents were under 20, and 22.9% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.7%) and females (48.3%).
Fenton's Population in 2010
The census in 2010 recorded 279 people living in Fenton. There were 130 households and 76 families. The population density was about 821 people per square mile. There were 168 housing units in the city.
The racial makeup of the city was mostly White (98.6%). A small percentage of people identified as African American (0.7%), Asian (0.4%), or from other racial backgrounds (0.4%). About 0.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 20% of households had children under 18. Many households (49.2%) were married couples. The average age in Fenton was 49.6 years. About 20.4% of residents were under 18, and 25.8% were 65 or older. The city's population was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
Fun Times: Annual Events
Fenton is known for a special event called Sweet Corn Days. This fun festival happens every year on the last weekend of July. It's a time for the community to come together and celebrate.
Learning in Fenton: Education
Students in Fenton attend public schools operated by the North Union Community School District. Before 2014, the area was served by the Sentral Community School District. However, the Sentral district joined with North Union on July 1, 2014.
See also
In Spanish: Fenton (Iowa) para niños
