Fenton, Louisiana facts for kids
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Fenton, Louisiana
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Village
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Location within Jefferson Davis Parish and Louisiana
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Jefferson Davis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 226 |
| • Density | 465.98/sq mi (180.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-25335 |
Fenton is a small village in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 226 people. Fenton is known for its location along U.S. Route 165, where police often issue speeding tickets.
History of Fenton
Fenton has gained attention because its police department issues many speeding tickets. The money collected from these tickets makes up a large part of the village's budget. In fact, it's the highest rate in Louisiana, with 92% of the village's funding coming from these fines.
Geography of Fenton
Fenton is located in the northwestern part of Jefferson Davis Parish. Its exact coordinates are 30.364271 degrees north and -92.917514 degrees west.
U.S. Route 165 runs right through the middle of Fenton. This highway connects Fenton to other towns. It goes northeast about 9 miles (14 km) to Kinder. It also goes southwest about 11 miles (18 km) to Iowa.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Fenton covers a total area of 0.48 square miles (1.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 429 | — | |
| 1970 | 404 | −5.8% | |
| 1980 | 491 | 21.5% | |
| 1990 | 265 | −46.0% | |
| 2000 | 380 | 43.4% | |
| 2010 | 379 | −0.3% | |
| 2020 | 226 | −40.4% | |
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Fenton is part of the Jennings Micropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's part of a small city area that has a central city and nearby communities.
How the Population Changed
In 2000, there were 380 people living in Fenton. These people lived in 141 households, and 101 of these were families. The village had about 922 people per square mile (356 people per square kilometer).
The population was spread out by age:
- 32.9% were under 18 years old.
- 10.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 25.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 21.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.5% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the village was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were about 95 males.
Income in Fenton
In 2000, the average income for a household in Fenton was $21,125 per year. For families, the average income was $25,625 per year. The average income for each person in the village was $9,958. About 29.1% of families and 33.3% of all people in Fenton lived below the poverty line. This included 45.1% of those under 18 and 19.4% of those 65 or older.
2020 Census Details
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 171 | 138 | 101 | 45.00% | 36.41% | 44.69% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 197 | 211 | 104 | 51.84% | 55.67% | 46.02% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.26% | 0.53% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.26% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.88% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 2 | 15 | 13 | 0.53% | 3.96% | 5.75% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8 | 13 | 6 | 2.11% | 3.43% | 2.65% |
| Total | 380 | 379 | 223 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Education in Fenton
All schools in Fenton are part of the Jefferson Davis Parish School District. This district manages the public schools for the entire parish.
Notable People from Fenton
- Thomas A. "Tom" Greene was a politician who served as a state senator in Louisiana. He graduated from Fenton High School in 1966.
See also
In Spanish: Fenton (Luisiana) para niños
