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Fulton

Texas · 1,358 residents · 1.406 sq mi
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Fulton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,417. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $60,300. With a median age of 54.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,358
−13%since 2000
from 1,553 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
966 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.9
+13%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5988591K1K2K1990201020202024Fulton
2024818
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,417
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,857 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,999
+36%since 2000
from $15,456 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.4%
−50.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
41.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+54%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(1,023)
Black1.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(208)
Asian5.6%(76)
Other4.6%(62)
Diversity Score53.7%(729)
Diversity Score
54
+18%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+6%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.9%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.6%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton, Texas?

Fulton, Texas has about 1,358 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fulton, Texas?

The typical household in Fulton, Texas earns about $30,417 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 $60,300, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton, Texas?

About 14.6% 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 19.8% 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 673 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

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

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