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South Fulton

Tennessee · 2,158 residents (2025 est.) · 3.383 sq mi
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South Fulton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,942. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,400. The poverty rate of 29.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,379
−5%since 2000
from 2,517 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
703 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 744 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
−8%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,158 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024South Fulton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,942
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,462 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,658
+79%since 2000
from $15,983 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
+32%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information19.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,400
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
45.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−3%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(1,983)
Black19.3%(485)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(14)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.6%(1,023)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(1,578)
Black24%(571)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(153)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(77)
Diversity Score62.2%(1,479)
Diversity Score
62
+53%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+67%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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
8.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.5%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 21.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+30.9 ptssince 2017
from 55.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Fulton, Tennessee?

South Fulton, Tennessee has about 2,379 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Fulton, Tennessee earns about $43,942 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Fulton, Tennessee expensive?

In South Fulton, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $83,400, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in South Fulton, Tennessee?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in South Fulton, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Fulton, Tennessee?

About 29.2% of people in South Fulton, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Fulton, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, South Fulton, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 309 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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