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Fulton

Arkansas · 201 residents · 0.178 sq mi
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Fulton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,125. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 44 residents. Median home value is $46,700. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
201
−18%since 2000
from 245 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,129 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.5
+18%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
621281952623281990201020202024Fulton
2024189
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,125
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$17,968
+59%since 2000
from $11,280 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information30.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.5%
−56.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+21%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(114)
Black39.3%(79)
Hispanic / Latino2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(3)
Diversity Score65.1%(131)
Diversity Score
65
+2%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+75%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.7%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton, Arkansas?

Fulton, Arkansas has about 201 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fulton, Arkansas?

The typical household in Fulton, Arkansas earns about $28,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fulton, Arkansas expensive?

In Fulton, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $46,700, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton, Arkansas?

About 24.7% 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 27.5% 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 84 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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