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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fulton

Mississippi · 3,882 residents · 8.491 sq mi
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Fulton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,449. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $64,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,882
+15%since 1990
from 3,387 in 1990
1990 – 2025
457 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 399 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
−4%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Fulton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,449
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,464 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,540
+61%since 1990
from $9,677 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$369
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $213 in 1990
US average: $602
66.2%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
33.8% rent
2.2
+12%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85%(2,878)
Black14.9%(504)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score32%(1,083)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(3,225)
Black14.5%(562)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(49)
Asian0.5%(20)
Diversity Score34.9%(1,354)
35
+9%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.2%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.2%
+18.4 ptssince 1990
from 49.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.9%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
+5%since 1990
from 14.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton, Mississippi?

Fulton, Mississippi has about 3,882 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fulton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Fulton, Mississippi earns about $29,449 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 $64,600, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton, Mississippi?

About 16.2% 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 16.9% 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 495 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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