Demographics & People — Fenton, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 293 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~300 |
| Median Age | 49.0 |
| Total Households | 144 |
| Family Households | 95 |
| Average Household Size | 2.03 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1469 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 269 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 160 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 43 |
| Norwegian | 25 |
| Irish | 24 |
| English | 14 |
| Other groups | 13 |
| Swedish | 8 |
| Italian | 7 |
| Dutch | 6 |
| Scottish | 6 |
Language
| English Only | 275 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 275 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 27 |
| Population 18+ | 226 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fenton, Iowa.