Fenton, Michigan facts for kids
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Fenton, Michigan
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| City of Fenton | |||||
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Clockwise from top: Downtown Fenton; Fenton city hall; Shiawassee River
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Location within Genesee County
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 Fenton, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | Michigan | ||||
| Counties | Genesee, Livingston, and Oakland | ||||
| Settled | 1834 | ||||
| Incorporated | 1863 (village) 1964 (city) |
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| Named for | William M. Fenton | ||||
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| • Type | Council–manager | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 6.97 sq mi (18.07 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 6.65 sq mi (17.23 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) 4.57% | ||||
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 12,050 | ||||
| • Density | 1,811.76/sq mi (699.49/km2) | ||||
| Demonym(s) | Fentonian, Fentonite | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||||
| ZIP code(s) |
48430
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| Area code(s) | 248 and 810 | ||||
| FIPS code | 26-27760 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 0625893 | ||||
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Fenton is a city in the state of Michigan, USA. Most of Fenton is in Genesee County. Smaller parts are in nearby Oakland and Livingston Counties. It is part of the Flint metropolitan area.
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History of Fenton
Fenton was first settled in 1834. It was first called "Dibbleville" after Clark Dibble, an early settler. In 1837, William M. Fenton planned the town and named it "Fentonville." He later became Michigan's lieutenant governor.
When the settlement became a village in 1863, its name changed to Fenton. The post office used the name Fentonville until 1886, then switched to Fenton.
In the 1970s, the city updated its downtown area. On August 24, 2007, a strong tornado hit Fenton. It damaged homes and a school. Many people lost power, and the city declared a state of emergency. Luckily, no one was seriously hurt. In 2011, plans were announced to rebuild the old downtown area.
By the 2010 census, Fenton had 11,756 people. The city and Fenton Township are separate. Fenton has several historic buildings, including the A.J. Phillips Fenton Museum. It was also home to Michigan's first aviation school.
Geography of Fenton
According to the United States Census Bureau, Fenton covers about 7 square miles (18 square kilometers). About 6.68 square miles (17.23 square kilometers) is land, and 0.32 square miles (0.84 square kilometers) is water.
Fenton is one of only two cities in Michigan that are in three different counties. Most of Fenton is in Genesee County. A small part is in Livingston County. A tiny part with no residents is in Oakland County.
The Tipsico Lake Project is working to improve land in the area.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 735 | — | |
| 1870 | 2,353 | 220.1% | |
| 1880 | 2,152 | −8.5% | |
| 1890 | 2,182 | 1.4% | |
| 1900 | 2,408 | 10.4% | |
| 1910 | 2,331 | −3.2% | |
| 1920 | 2,507 | 7.6% | |
| 1930 | 3,171 | 26.5% | |
| 1940 | 3,377 | 6.5% | |
| 1950 | 4,226 | 25.1% | |
| 1960 | 6,142 | 45.3% | |
| 1970 | 8,284 | 34.9% | |
| 1980 | 8,098 | −2.2% | |
| 1990 | 8,444 | 4.3% | |
| 2000 | 10,582 | 25.3% | |
| 2010 | 11,756 | 11.1% | |
| 2020 | 12,050 | 2.5% | |
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Fenton's Population in 2020
In 2020, Fenton had 12,050 people living in 5,025 households. The city had about 1,811 people per square mile. Most residents (93%) were White. About 1.6% were African American, and 0.5% were Asian. About 5.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 27.5% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.34 people. The average family had 3.00 people. The median age in Fenton was 38.2 years old.
Fenton's Population in 2010
In 2010, Fenton had 11,756 people living in 5,067 households. The population density was about 1,759 people per square mile. Most residents (95.1%) were White. About 1.3% were African American.
About 31.9% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.27 people. The average family had 2.96 people. The median age in Fenton was 36 years old.
City Services and Roads
Schools in Fenton
Fenton has several schools for different age groups:
- World of Wonder
- North Road Elementary
- State Road Elementary
- Tomek Elementary
- Andrew G. Schmidt Middle School
- Fenton High School
Major Roads
US Highway 23 runs north and south through the west side of Fenton. It is a freeway. An older path of US 23 used to go through the city center.
City Utilities
The city of Fenton manages its own water system for residents.
Famous People from Fenton
- Cynthia Roberts Gorton (1826–1894), a blind poet and writer.
- Ira W. Jayne (1882–1961), a chief judge in Wayne County.
See also
In Spanish: Fenton (Míchigan) para niños
