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Fulton

Kentucky · 2,445 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 $26,385. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $49,500. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,445
−12%since 2000
from 2,775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
845 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 959 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+7%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Fulton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,385
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,345 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,163
−13%since 2000
from $16,260 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade37.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$357
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.4%
−27.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
50.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+4%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(1,851)
Black29.4%(815)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(40)
Asian0.7%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.1%(1,557)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(1,553)
Black30.5%(745)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(20)
Asian1.8%(43)
Other0.6%(16)
Diversity Score59.3%(1,450)
Diversity Score
59
+6%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% 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
17.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton, Kentucky?

Fulton, Kentucky has about 2,445 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fulton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Fulton, Kentucky earns about $26,385 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 $49,500, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton, Kentucky?

About 8.6% 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 41.4% 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 727 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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