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Fulton

Missouri · 12,600 residents · 12.329 sq mi
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Fulton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,356. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,100. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,600
+4%since 2000
from 12,128 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,022 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 984 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
+5%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K13K1990201020202024Fulton
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,356
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,635 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,047
+25%since 2000
from $14,489 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
48.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+11%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(9,781)
Black15.4%(1,871)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(132)
Asian1%(127)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.6%(4,560)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(10,040)
Black11.1%(1,401)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(315)
Asian0.8%(96)
Other2.8%(351)
Diversity Score38.5%(4,857)
Diversity Score
39
+3%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.7%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton, Missouri?

Fulton, Missouri has about 12,600 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fulton, Missouri?

The typical household in Fulton, Missouri earns about $47,356 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fulton, Missouri expensive?

In Fulton, Missouri, the median home is worth about $122,100, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton, Missouri?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fulton, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fulton, Missouri?

About 15.6% of people in Fulton, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fulton, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Fulton, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,567 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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