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Fulton

Arkansas · 111 residents (2025 est.) · 0.178 sq mi
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Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 56 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $129,200. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
189
−23%since 2000
from 245 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,062 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.1
+35%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:111 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
621281952623281990201020202024Fulton
2024189
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,333
+142%since 2000
from $11,280 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
−8%since 2010
from 0.460 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,200
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
9.2% rent
Vacancy rate
27.5%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(134)
Black43.3%(106)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.7%(156)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(109)
Black42.3%(80)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61%(115)
Diversity Score
61
−4%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+93%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.7%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
66.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2012
from 39.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+42.6 ptssince 2017
from 43.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton, Arkansas?

Fulton, Arkansas has about 189 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Fulton, Arkansas expensive?

In Fulton, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $129,200.

How educated are people in Fulton, Arkansas?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fulton, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fulton, Arkansas?

About 7.9% of people in Fulton, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fulton, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fulton, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 96 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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