Fenton is a village located in Jefferson Davis Parish Louisiana. Fenton has a 2024 population of 209. Fenton is currently declining at a rate of -1.88% annually and its population has decreased by -6.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 224 in 2020.
The average household income in Fenton is $36,301 with a poverty rate of 36.09%. The median age in Fenton is 58.7 years: 40.9 years for males, and 62.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fenton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 123 | 53.48% |
| White | 85 | 36.96% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 142 | 1.61 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Married | 84 | 1.96 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Non Family | 47 | 0 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Female | 11 | 1.45 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1.91
Average Family Size
1.61
Average Household Size
72.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 12.44% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 9.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18 | 8.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 1 | 0.5% |
| High School Graduate | 71 | 35.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47 | 23.38% |
| Some College | 20 | 9.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 105 | 82 | 16 |
| White | 82 | 33 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,250 | $38,182 | $19,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Overall | $18,182 | $0 | $18,977 |
| Some College | $27,625 | $0 | $27,625 |
$18,182
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$18,977
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.26% of Fenton residents speak only English, while 1.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 55 | 64.71% |
| Multiple | 20 | 14 | 70% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| Black | 123 | 12 | 9.76% |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 100% |
36.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.63%
Male Poverty Rate
36.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fenton is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fenton is Black, with 9.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 62.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75% |
| Some College | 17.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.79% |
| High School | 15.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 36.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 12.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $45,431 |
| Households | $24,063 | $36,301 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,563 | $17,849 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
64.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2
Number of Veterans
2
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 2 | 1.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
89.13%
Born in Fenton
98.7%
Native Born
1.3%
Foreign Born
1.3%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.7% of Fenton residents were born in the United States, with 89.13% having been born in Louisiana. 1.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 191 | -3 | -1.55% |
| 2028 | 194 | -4 | -2.02% |
| 2027 | 198 | -4 | -1.98% |
| 2026 | 202 | -3 | -1.46% |
| 2025 | 205 | -4 | -1.91% |
| 2024 | 209 | -4 | -1.88% |
| 2023 | 213 | -5 | -2.29% |
| 2022 | 218 | -6 | -2.68% |
| 2021 | 224 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 224 | -131 | -36.9% |
| 2019 | 355 | -6 | -1.66% |
| 2018 | 361 | -3 | -0.82% |
| 2017 | 364 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 364 | -3 | -0.82% |
| 2015 | 367 | -5 | -1.34% |
| 2014 | 372 | 3 | 0.81% |
| 2013 | 369 | -6 | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 375 | -5 | -1.32% |
| 2011 | 380 | 2 | 0.53% |
| 2010 | 378 | 0 | 0% |