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Fulton County

Kentucky · 6,515 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 $31,587. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,237 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $63,800. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,515
−16%since 2000
from 7,752 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+12%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Fulton County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,587
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,382 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,149
+34%since 2000
from $14,309 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
40.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+16%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(4,566)
Black22%(1,433)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(151)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other4.8%(316)
Diversity Score56.5%(3,682)
Segregation Score5.4%(354)
Diversity Score
57
+21%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
5
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton County, Kentucky?

Fulton County, Kentucky has about 6,515 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fulton County, Kentucky earns about $31,587 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 $63,800, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton County, Kentucky?

About 13.4% 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 26.6% 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 1,756 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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