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Fulton

Mississippi · 4,640 residents (2025 est.) · 8.491 sq mi
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Fulton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,727. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,600. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,576
+18%since 2000
from 3,882 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
539 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
−1%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,640 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Fulton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,727
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,449 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,649
+71%since 2000
from $15,540 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
−5%since 2010
from 0.504 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+37%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(3,225)
Black14.5%(562)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(49)
Asian0.5%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.9%(1,354)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(3,596)
Black15%(688)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(267)
Diversity Score44.6%(2,039)
Diversity Score
45
+28%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+24.2 ptssince 2017
from 66.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton, Mississippi?

Fulton, Mississippi has about 4,576 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fulton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Fulton, Mississippi earns about $52,727 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fulton, Mississippi expensive?

In Fulton, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $158,600, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton, Mississippi?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fulton, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fulton, Mississippi?

About 18.7% of people in Fulton, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fulton, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Fulton, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,189 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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