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Fulton

Arkansas · 115 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 $21,400. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 130 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 57% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
115
−53%since 2000
from 245 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
646 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 1,376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+27%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
621281952623281990201020202024Fulton
2024189
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,400
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,174
+61%since 2000
from $11,280 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
1.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
75.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
24.5% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Fulton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(134)
Black43.3%(106)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.7%(156)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(49)
Black50.4%(58)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(2)
Diversity Score68.4%(79)
Diversity Score
68
+7%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.6 min
+196%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
26.5%
−24.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.1%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
64.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton, Arkansas?

Fulton, Arkansas has about 115 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fulton, Arkansas?

The typical household in Fulton, Arkansas earns about $21,400 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Fulton, Arkansas?

About 10.0% 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 14.4% 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 170 residents, a change of about -60 percent over that period.

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