Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Fenton, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,088

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.1%3,519

Two or More

9.3%380

Hispanic/Latino

2.4%98

Asian

2%83

Black

0.2%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%56

High School Diploma

18.7%527

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%176

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%361

Associate's Degree

7.7%217

Bachelor's Degree

30.6%865

Master's Degree

14.5%409

Professional Degree

3.9%109

Doctorate

0.3%9

HS or Higher

96.7%

BA or Higher

49.3%

Graduate+

18.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$374,500

Median Renti

$1,622

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.6%1,332

Renter-Occupied

17.4%280

Total Units

1,655

Homeownership

82.6%

Vacancy Rate

2.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%11

$50K–$100K

0.3%4

$100K–$150K

2%27

$150K–$200K

5.9%78

$200K–$300K

11.9%158

$300K–$500K

62.9%838

$500K–$1M

14.5%193

$1M+

1.7%23

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

115

Year Built

2020 or later

5.3%88

2010–2019

2.1%34

2000–2009

11.5%190

1990–1999

30.3%501

1980–1989

17.3%287

1970–1979

13.9%230

1960–1969

14.6%241

1950–1959

3.2%53

1940–1949

0.6%10

1939 or earlier

1.3%21

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.2%1,212

Electricity

23.8%383

No Fuel

0.6%9

Wood

0.5%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$101,000

Mean Household Incomei

$125,401

Per Capita Incomei

$50,479

Poverty Ratei

3.5%

Unemploymenti

8.1%

Labor Forcei

2,196

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.3%102

$10K–$15K

2%33

$20K–$25K

1.2%20

$30K–$35K

3.8%61

$35K–$40K

2.2%35

$40K–$45K

1.1%17

$50K–$60K

7.6%123

$60K–$75K

8%129

$75K–$100K

14.8%238

$100K–$125K

14.5%233

$125K–$150K

6.8%109

$150K–$200K

12.8%207

$200K+

18.9%305

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1423.5%

By Region

Top Countries

India

United Kingdom

Mexico

Korea

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

154(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.6%Insured

0.4%Uninsured