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Fulton

Mississippi · 4,542 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 $37,432. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,200. At a median age of 27.5, 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 27.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,542
+17%since 2000
from 3,882 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
535 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
27.5
−21%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Fulton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,432
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,449 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,826
+15%since 2000
from $15,540 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,200
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
40.1% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+68%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(3,439)
Black17.5%(795)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(130)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other3.2%(144)
Diversity Score48.7%(2,210)
Diversity Score
49
+39%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 47.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton, Mississippi?

Fulton, Mississippi has about 4,542 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fulton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Fulton, Mississippi earns about $37,432 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 $138,200, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton, Mississippi?

About 25.6% 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 11.9% 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 1,155 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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