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Encyclopedia > Fenton, Missouri

Fenton or "F-town" is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 4,360 at the 2000 census. It is the home of NASCAR drivers Ken Schrader and Rusty Wallace and the headquarters of televangelist Joyce Meyer. It's also called the city of parks, for its massive Fenton park and the bike paths around the area. Garrett Hitzert was the City's First Mayor in 1948. Fenton lent its name to The Carl Fenton Orchestra, the name given to a dance band from the 1920s and 1930s. St. ... Official language(s) none, English most common Capital Largest city Jefferson City Kansas City Area  - Total   - Width   - Length    - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 21st 69,709 sq mi  180,693 km² 240 miles  385 km 300 miles  480 km 1. ... The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States. ... Ken Schrader (born May 29, 1955 in Fenton, Missouri) is a NASCAR Nextel Cup driver. ... Rusty Wallace Rusty Wallace makes a tight turn during the Advance Auto Parts 500 at Martinsville Speedway. ... Joyce Meyer (born 1943) is an evangelical author and speaker. ... The Carl Fenton Orchestra (AKA Carl Fenton’s Orchestra) was a title given to Brunswick Records studio bands through the 1920s. ...


Geography

Location of Fenton, Missouri

Fenton is located at 38°31′41″N, 90°26′39″W (38.527953, -90.444195)GR1. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias MO county maps by Catbar. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.7 km² (6.4 mi²). 15.9 km² (6.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (4.66%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 4,360 people, 1,587 households, and 1,239 families residing in the city. The population density was 274.6/km² (710.7/mi²). There were 1,631 housing units at an average density of 102.7/km² (265.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.98% White, 0.39% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 1,587 households out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.7% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.11. A marriage is a committed relationship between or among individuals, recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $74,708, and the median income for a family was $80,536. Males had a median income of $56,425 versus $34,514 for females. The per capita income for the city was $29,658. About 0.6% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


External links

Coordinates: 38.527953° N -90.444195° E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically); large version (pdf) The geographic (earth-mapping) coordinate system expresses every horizontal position on Earth by two of the three coordinates of a spherical coordinate system which is aligned with the spin axis of the Earth. ...


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Fenton, Missouri - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (429 words)
It is the home of NASCAR drivers Ken Schrader and Rusty Wallace and the headquarters of televangelist Joyce Meyer.
It's also called the city of parks, for its massive Fenton park and the bike paths around the area.
Fenton lent its name to The Carl Fenton Orchestra, the name given to a dance band from the 1920s and 1930s.
Fenton, Missouri: Home (584 words)
Thank you for your interest in the Fenton Parks and Recreation slow pitch softball leagues.
For the 2006 season we will be offering a wide range of men's, women's and coed leagues at a variety of competitive levels.
Fenton City Park features 3 lighted softball fields with 300 ft. fences, 4 non-lighted softball fields, a main shelter with concession stand, restrooms, several playgrounds, several smaller shelters, tennis courts, and 8 soccer fields.
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