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Fulton County

Kentucky · 6,813 residents · 205.932 sq mi
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Fulton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,965. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,300. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
6,813
−12%since 2000
from 7,752 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+11%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Fulton County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,965
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,382 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,908
+18%since 2000
from $14,309 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$418
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.7%
−32.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−1%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(5,798)
Black23.1%(1,792)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(56)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.7%(3,623)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73%(4,973)
Black23.6%(1,607)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(53)
Asian0.7%(45)
Other0.7%(51)
Diversity Score49.6%(3,377)
Diversity Score
50
+6%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
12.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.1%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton County, Kentucky?

Fulton County, Kentucky has about 6,813 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fulton County, Kentucky earns about $31,965 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fulton County, Kentucky expensive?

In Fulton County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $55,300, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton County, Kentucky?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fulton County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fulton County, Kentucky?

About 27.6% of people in Fulton County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fulton County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Fulton County, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,458 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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