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Fulton

Kentucky · 2,775 residents · 2.893 sq mi
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Fulton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,345. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,300. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,775
−13%since 1990
from 3,172 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
959 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 1,096 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.1
+5%since 1990
from 38.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,345
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,087 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,260
+68%since 1990
from $9,691 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
24.6%
−7.4 ptssince 1990
from 32.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,300
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$343
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 56.1% in 1990
45.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−36%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(2,455)
Black19.9%(631)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian1.9%(61)
Diversity Score45.5%(1,444)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(1,851)
Black29.4%(815)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(40)
Asian0.7%(19)
Diversity Score56.1%(1,557)
Diversity Score
56
+23%since 1990
from 46 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.4%
+19.9 ptssince 1990
from 55.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.2 min
−28%since 1990
from 14.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton, Kentucky?

Fulton, Kentucky has about 2,775 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fulton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Fulton, Kentucky earns about $23,345 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fulton, Kentucky expensive?

In Fulton, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $42,300, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton, Kentucky?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fulton, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fulton, Kentucky?

About 24.6% of people in Fulton, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fulton, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Fulton, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 397 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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