Fenton town is located in Broome County New York. Fenton town has a 2024 population of 6,176. Fenton town is currently declining at a rate of -0.88% annually and its population has decreased by -3.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,408 in 2020.
The average household income in Fenton town is $93,200 with a poverty rate of 16.46%. The median age in Fenton town is 37.4 years: 33.3 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fenton town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,918 | 93.27% |
| Two or more races | 289 | 4.55% |
| Other race | 56 | 0.88% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.61% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,406 | 2.62 | 80 | 20 |
| Married | 1,349 | 3.13 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Non Family | 847 | 1.15 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Female | 108 | 3.55 | 37 | 63 |
| Male | 102 | 7.07 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
80.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 358 | 8.63% |
| Associates Degree | 601 | 14.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 570 | 13.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 414 | 9.98% |
| High School Graduate | 1,535 | 36.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 0.84% |
| Some College | 637 | 15.35% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,968 | 3,618 | 929 |
| Hispanic | 91 | 50 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 48 | 10 |
| Black | 26 | 24 | 24 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 4 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,813 | $72,500 | $41,289 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,273 | $145,385 | $59,779 |
| High School Graduate | $32,697 | $44,519 | $26,605 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,250 | $46,667 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,888 | $56,708 | $35,615 |
| Some College | $43,234 | $50,278 | $35,722 |
$43,888
Average Earnings
$56,708
Average Male
$35,615
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.45% of Fenton town residents speak only English, while 1.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,668 | 795 | 14.03% |
| Multiple | 289 | 157 | 54.33% |
| Hispanic | 173 | 41 | 23.7% |
| Other | 56 | 17 | 30.36% |
| Black | 27 | 3 | 11.11% |
16.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.58%
Male Poverty Rate
15.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fenton town is Multiple, with 54.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fenton town is Black, with 11.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.62% |
| High School | 11.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.71% |
| Some College | 5.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 73.26% |
| Male Employed | 7.81% |
| Female Employed | 5.74% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,137 | $107,428 |
| Households | $70,435 | $93,200 |
| Married Families | $98,339 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,906 | $63,633 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.8%
Male Marriage Rate
57.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
333
Number of Veterans
288
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 122 |
| Second Gulf War | 60 |
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 126 |
| 65 to 74 | 74 |
| 18 to 34 | 60 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 300 | 6.79% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 36.26% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 33.33% |
| Native American | 9 | 56.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
78.23%
Born in Fenton town
97.98%
Native Born
2.02%
Foreign Born
0.71%
Non Citizen
1.31%
Naturalized
97.98% of Fenton town residents were born in the United States, with 78.23% having been born in New York. 0.71% 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 | 5,901 | -55 | -0.92% |
| 2028 | 5,956 | -55 | -0.91% |
| 2027 | 6,011 | -55 | -0.91% |
| 2026 | 6,066 | -55 | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 6,121 | -55 | -0.89% |
| 2024 | 6,176 | -55 | -0.88% |
| 2023 | 6,231 | -55 | -0.87% |
| 2022 | 6,286 | -72 | -1.13% |
| 2021 | 6,358 | -50 | -0.78% |
| 2020 | 6,408 | 167 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 6,241 | -59 | -0.94% |
| 2018 | 6,300 | -58 | -0.91% |
| 2017 | 6,358 | -52 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 6,410 | -59 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 6,469 | -54 | -0.83% |
| 2014 | 6,523 | -31 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 6,554 | -34 | -0.52% |
| 2012 | 6,588 | -30 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 6,618 | -47 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 6,665 | 0 | 0% |