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Fulton

Texas · 1,647 residents (2025 est.) · 1.406 sq mi
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Fulton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,324. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 735 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $140,300. With a median age of 69.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 69.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 123%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
818
−47%since 2000
from 1,553 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
582 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 1,105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
69.7
+43%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,647 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5988591K1K2K1990201020202024Fulton
2024818
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,324
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,857 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,227
+251%since 2000
from $15,456 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+1%since 2010
from 0.459 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services30.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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
$140,300
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,053
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
30.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+94%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
88
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(1,193)
Black1.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(175)
Asian8.8%(136)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.4%(706)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(669)
Black2.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(94)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(36)
Diversity Score39.4%(323)
Diversity Score
39
−13%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+97%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.6%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.2%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.3%
−18.3 ptssince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
59.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.8%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2012
from 18.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2017
from 78.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 88.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 10.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton, Texas?

Fulton, Texas has about 818 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fulton, Texas?

The typical household in Fulton, Texas earns about $56,324 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fulton, Texas expensive?

In Fulton, Texas, the median home is worth about $140,300, and the typical rent is about $1,053 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton, Texas?

About 37.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fulton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fulton, Texas?

About 7.9% of people in Fulton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fulton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fulton, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 133 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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