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CITY · 2010 ACS

Fulton

South Dakota · 91 residents · 0.85 sq mi
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Fulton is a city of 91 people in South Dakota. 89% of homes are owner-occupied. That is roughly 43% ahead of the South Dakota median. At a median age of 42.8, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Home values have risen by half since 2000, reaching $67,500. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 28% national rate.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

91
+6%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2025
42.8
−11%since 2000
from 48.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
0.85 sq mi
Population, 19902024
719111113115119902000201020202024Fulton
202484
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 59.9%(9)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 98.8%(8)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 145.5%(5)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 193.3%(3)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.3%(3)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3413.2%(12)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 447.7%(7)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5411%(10)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6413.2%(12)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7413.2%(12)
US avg: 7%
75 to 849.9%(9)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.1%(1)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$66,250
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$21,109
+62%since 2000
from $13,062 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
16.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.295
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing13.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$67,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$308
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
89.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
10.5% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
2.66 people
US average: 2.60
15.1%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
40.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.0
−4%since 2009
from 1.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German72.1%(111)
Irish36.4%(56)
Italian8.4%(13)
Swiss7.8%(12)
Polish5.2%(8)
French3.9%(6)
Norwegian3.9%(6)
English1.3%(2)
Swedish1.3%(2)
Section 05

Education

14.1%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 39.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
7.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
+250%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
90.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
9.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
22.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

46.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
53.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
20.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married35.7%(15)
Married47.6%(20)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced16.7%(7)
Women 15+
Never married30%(9)
Married56.7%(17)
Widowed10%(3)
Divorced3.3%(1)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

16.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2013
from 20.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
54.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
16.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
16.7%
−18.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
10.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
4.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
71.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.6% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
26.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era37.5%(3)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 8 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton, South Dakota?

Fulton, South Dakota has about 91 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fulton, South Dakota earns about $66,250 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 $67,500, and the typical rent is about $308 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton, South Dakota?

About 14.1% 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 16.9% of people in Fulton, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fulton, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Fulton, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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