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Fulton County

Arkansas · 12,075 residents · 617.994 sq mi
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Fulton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,274. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,400. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,075
+4%since 2000
from 11,642 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.9
+11%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Fulton County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,274
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,529 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,564
+31%since 2000
from $15,712 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$532
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+3%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(11,326)
Black0.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(62)
Asian0.2%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(273)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(11,201)
Black0.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(154)
Asian0.3%(35)
Other4.4%(537)
Diversity Score15%(1,808)
Segregation Score32.2%(3,887)
Diversity Score
15
+539%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton County, Arkansas?

Fulton County, Arkansas has about 12,075 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fulton County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Fulton County, Arkansas earns about $35,274 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fulton County, Arkansas expensive?

In Fulton County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $84,400, and the typical rent is about $532 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton County, Arkansas?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fulton County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fulton County, Arkansas?

About 20.8% of people in Fulton County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fulton County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fulton County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,038 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 5501.01Census Tract 5502.01Census Tract 5502.02Census Tract 5501.02
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 72576ZIP 72554ZIP 72583ZIP 72531ZIP 72538ZIP 72520ZIP 72539ZIP 72578ZIP 72515
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