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Fulton

Alabama · 223 residents · 2.451 sq mi
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Fulton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,583. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 85 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,900. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
223
−28%since 2000
from 308 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
91 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 126 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+35%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1622403173944721990201020202024Fulton
2024431
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,583
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,946
+34%since 2000
from $12,602 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information42.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing29.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
12.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+20%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(253)
Black17.9%(55)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.7%(113)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(193)
Black10.8%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.6%(55)
Diversity Score
25
−33%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.8 min
−43%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 98.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.2%
+16.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.1%
−33.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.5%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton, Alabama?

Fulton, Alabama has about 223 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fulton, Alabama?

The typical household in Fulton, Alabama earns about $39,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fulton, Alabama expensive?

In Fulton, Alabama, the median home is worth about $87,900.

How educated are people in Fulton, Alabama?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fulton, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fulton, Alabama?

About 28.4% of people in Fulton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fulton, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Fulton, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 153 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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