Fenton, Michigan

City of Fenton
City
Downtown Fenton, Leroy Street

Location of Fenton, Michigan
Coordinates: 42°47′52″N 83°42′18″W / 42.79778°N 83.70500°W / 42.79778; -83.70500Coordinates: 42°47′52″N 83°42′18″W / 42.79778°N 83.70500°W / 42.79778; -83.70500
Country United States
State Michigan
Counties Genesee, Livingston, Oakland
Settled 1834
incorporated village 1863
incorporated city 1964
Government
 • Type Council-Manager
 • Mayor Sue Osborn
 • Mayor Pro Tem Pat Lockwood
 • City Council members: Nancy Draves
Brad Jacob
David McDermott
Scott Grossmeyer
Pat Lockwood
Cherie Smith
 • City Manager Lynn Markland
Area[1]
 • Total 7.00 sq mi (18.13 km2)
 • Land 6.68 sq mi (17.30 km2)
 • Water 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2)  4.57%
Elevation 902 ft (275 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 11,756
 • Estimate (2016)[3] 11,367
 • Density 1,700/sq mi (650/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 810, 248
FIPS code 26-27760[4]
GNIS feature ID 0625893[5]
Website cityoffenton.org

Fenton is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan that lies mostly in Genesee County, with small portions in neighboring Oakland County and Livingston County.

History

Fenton grain elevator

It was first established in 1834 and was originally named Dibbleville after Clark Dibble, one of the first settlers. It was platted in 1837 as Fentonville by William M. Fenton[6] who would later become lieutenant-governor of Michigan. When the settlement was incorporated as a village in 1863 the name Fenton was used.[7] The settlement's post office used the name Fentonville from 1837 until 1886, when it adopted the current name.

In the 1970s, the city leveled its downtown buildings and closed Leroy Street as part of an urban renewal plan.[8] On August 24, 2007, an EF2 tornado hit Fenton, damaging several homes and a school, and almost completely destroying the soon to be opened Tractor Supply Company, tearing off its roof. This caused many people to go without power, leaving the city in a state of emergency. There were no fatalities or serious injuries.[9] In July 2011, the first proposed building, Cornerstone, to restore the city's old downtown area was announced.[8] A renovation and expansion of the Old Fire Hall converted it into a restaurant named Fenton Fire Hall in December 2013.

As of the 2010 census, the city population was 11,756.[10] The city was incorporated from Fenton Township in Genesee County, and the city and township are administratively autonomous. Fenton includes several historic buildings. It was home to the first aviation school in Michigan and the A.J. Phillips Fenton Museum.[11][12]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.00 square miles (18.13 km2), of which 6.68 square miles (17.30 km2) is land and 0.32 square miles (0.83 km2) is water.[1] Most of the city is in Genesee County. The city has also annexed approximately 56 acres (0.23 km2) in Livingston County. Approximately 1.5 acres (0.0061 km2) was formerly used as the city dump. The Tipsico Lake Project is a brownfield redevelopment project to restore the land and surrounding area.[13] Small portions of the city also extend into Oakland County and Livingston County.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1860735—
18702,353220.1%
18802,152−8.5%
18902,1821.4%
19002,40810.4%
19102,331−3.2%
19202,5077.6%
19303,17126.5%
19403,3776.5%
19504,22625.1%
19606,14245.3%
19708,28434.9%
19808,098−2.2%
19908,4444.3%
200010,58225.3%
201011,75611.1%
Est. 201611,367[3]−3.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[14]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 11,756 people, 5,067 households, and 2,953 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,759.9 inhabitants per square mile (679.5/km2). There were 5,572 housing units at an average density of 834.1 per square mile (322.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 1.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 5,067 households of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.8% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.7% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 36 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.7% were from 25 to 44; 22.8% were from 45 to 64, and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 10,582 people, 4,335 households, and 2,709 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,612.5 per square mile (622.8/km²). There were 4,569 housing units at an average density of 696.2 per square mile (268.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.25% White, 0.60% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.66% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.80% of the population.

There were 4,335 households out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city, the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,400, and the median income for a family was $55,637. Males had a median income of $44,874 versus $30,435 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,435. About 4.4% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The municipality operates its own water system.[15]

Highways

U.S. 23 runs north and south through the city.

Notable people

References

Notes

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-24. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  3. 1 2 "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  4. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fenton, Michigan
  6. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 125.
  7. ↑ Romig 1986, p. 194.
  8. 1 2 DeFever, Dana (July 13, 2011). "Proposed $4-million project in Fenton to serve as first step to revitalize downtown". The Flint Journal. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
  9. ↑ EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2007 - 40, DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY CITY OF FENTON, GENESEE COUNTY
  10. ↑ "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Fenton city, Michigan". U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
  11. ↑ Fenton by Donna Seger, Kenneth Seger 2009
  12. ↑ Fenton Museum City of Fenton
  13. ↑ City of Fenton Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. "Brownfield Redevelopment Authority". City of Fenton. Tipsico Lake Road Project. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
  14. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  15. ↑ Adams, Dominic (June 27, 2014). "Flint monthly water and sewer bills highest in Genesee County by $35". The Flint Journal. Mlive Media Group. Retrieved April 2, 2015.

Sources

  • Romig, Walter (October 1, 1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities. Great Lakes Books Series (Paperback). Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 978-0-8143-1838-6.

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