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South Fulton

Tennessee · 2,354 residents · 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 $27,995. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,500. Households here earn about 35% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,354
−6%since 2000
from 2,517 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
696 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 744 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
−1%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024South Fulton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,995
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,462 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,358
+9%since 2000
from $15,983 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$536
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.3%
−37.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
37.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+36%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(1,856)
Black18.6%(438)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(18)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other3.2%(75)
Diversity Score45.3%(1,067)
Diversity Score
45
+12%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+82%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Fulton, Tennessee?

South Fulton, Tennessee has about 2,354 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Fulton, Tennessee earns about $27,995 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 $74,500, and the typical rent is about $536 a month.

How educated are people in South Fulton, Tennessee?

About 5.5% 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 22.1% 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 334 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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