Lake Fenton, Michigan

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official_name = Lake Fenton, Michigan
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map_caption = Location of Lake Fenton within Genesee County, Michigan


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subdivision_name = United States
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subdivision_name1 = Michigan
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Genesee
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subdivision_name3 = Fenton
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area_total_km2 = 18.6
area_total_sq_mi = 7.2
area_land_km2 = 14.3
area_land_sq_mi = 5.5
area_water_km2 = 4.3
area_water_sq_mi = 1.7
area_water_percent = 23.23
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population_total = 4876
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latd = 42 |latm = 50 |lats = 46 |latNS = N
longd = 83 |longm = 42 |longs = 28 |longEW = W
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elevation_m = 268
elevation_ft = 879
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postal_code = 48430 (Fenton
area_code = 810
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Lake Fenton is an unincorporated community in Fenton Charter Township, Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan.gnis|1867319] It is also a census-designated place (CDP)gnis|2393079|Lake Fenton Census Designated Place] for statistical purposes and has no legal status as a municipality. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 4,876.

The Lake Fenton Community Schools district overlaps a portion of this and adjacent areas. The school district and community named after Lake Fenton, formerly Long Lake. A community was platted as "Mount Pleasant" by John Cook in 1840, with an second plat added in 1845. The name was changed to Long Lake in 1850, and a post office with that name opened on March 6, 1851. The lake was subsequently renamed Lake Fenton and the platted settlement became extinct.cite book | last = Romig | first = Walter | authorlink=Walter Romig | year = 1986 | title = Michigan Place Names | origyear= 1973 | publisher = Wayne State University Press | location = Detroit, Michigan | id = ISBN 0-8143-1838-X] In 1932, the United States Board on Geographic Names decided on "Lake Fenton" as the official name of the lake. [gnis|625897|Lake Fenton (lake)]

Lake Fenton is the birthplace of astronaut Michael J. Bloomfield.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.2 square miles (18.6 km²), of which, 5.5 square miles (14.3 km²) of it is land and 1.7 square miles (4.3 km²) of it is water. The total area is 23.23% water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 4,876 people, 1,886 households, and 1,433 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 884.3 per square mile (341.7/km²). There are 2,076 housing units at an average density of 376.5/sq mi (145.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 97.09% White, 0.25% Black or African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. 1.39% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,886 households out of which 31.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% are married couples living together, 7.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% are non-families. 19.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 2.97.

In the CDP the population is spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 102.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP is $67,885, and the median income for a family is $82,366. Males have a median income of $54,559 versus $32,804 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $32,717. 3.2% of the population and 1.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.1% of those under the age of 18 and 4.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Also, the Lake Fenton football team is one of the up and coming programs in the county. With a 5 year span of league titles they have made a name for themselves with their play and determination. Their mascot is the Blue Devils.

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