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Fulton

South Dakota · 85 residents (2025 est.) · 0.854 sq mi
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Fulton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $154,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 112%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
84
−2%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
98 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
−18%since 2000
from 48.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:85 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
71911111311511990201020202024Fulton
202484
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,667
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,232
+154%since 2000
from $13,062 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
+24%since 2010
from 0.295 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade31.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,200
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$319
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+83%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(82)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(2)
Diversity Score5.8%(5)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+140%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.5%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
39.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2012
from 1.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.7%
−63.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2017
from 73.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 92.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton, South Dakota?

Fulton, South Dakota has about 84 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fulton, South Dakota?

The typical household in Fulton, South Dakota earns about $56,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fulton, South Dakota expensive?

In Fulton, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $154,200, and the typical rent is about $319 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton, South Dakota?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fulton, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fulton, South Dakota?

About 11.9% of people in Fulton, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fulton, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Fulton, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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