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Fulton

Virginia · Richmond · 5,991 residents · 1.251 sq mi
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The short version

Fulton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,983. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $234,163. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Fulton; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,991
Population density
4,789 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,983
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,920
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,163
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,560
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.1%
54.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic20.7%(1,238)
Black73.4%(4,395)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(88)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other4.1%(246)
Diversity Score52.2%(3,124)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.7%(1,238)
Black73.4%(4,395)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(88)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other4.1%(246)
Diversity Score52.2%(3,124)
Diversity Score
52
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
Female
56.7%
Foreign born
5.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton, Richmond, Virginia?

Fulton, Richmond, Virginia has about 5,991 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fulton, Richmond, Virginia?

The typical household in Fulton, Richmond, Virginia earns about $51,983 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fulton, Richmond, Virginia expensive?

In Fulton, Richmond, Virginia, the median home is worth about $234,163, and the typical rent is about $1,560 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton, Richmond, Virginia?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fulton, Richmond, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fulton, Richmond, Virginia?

About 22.0% of people in Fulton, Richmond, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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