Fulton is a city located in Fulton County Kentucky. Fulton has a 2024 population of 2,266. Fulton is currently declining at a rate of -1% annually and its population has decreased by -3.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,358 in 2020.
The average household income in Fulton is $35,589 with a poverty rate of 38.03%. The median age in Fulton is 35.4 years: 34.1 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fulton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,527 | 56.7% |
| Black or African American | 859 | 31.9% |
| Two or more races | 225 | 8.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 60 | 2.23% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.82% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 955 | 2.76 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Non Family | 392 | 1.25 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Married | 228 | 3.93 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Female | 212 | 3.94 | 34.9 | 65.1 |
| Male | 123 | 3.41 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
3.67
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
55.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 137 | 7.69% |
| Associates Degree | 85 | 4.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 194 | 10.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 50 | 2.81% |
| High School Graduate | 807 | 45.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 159 | 8.93% |
| Some College | 349 | 19.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,086 | 894 | 122 |
| Black | 526 | 424 | 77 |
| 2+ Races | 158 | 158 | 44 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 3 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 27.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,167 | $0 | $48,167 |
| High School Graduate | $18,690 | $0 | $19,858 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,182 | $0 | $32,824 |
| Overall | $19,571 | $0 | $20,455 |
| Some College | $0 | $30,855 | $0 |
$19,571
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$20,455
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.48% of Fulton residents speak only English, while 1.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,402 | 435 | 31.03% |
| Black | 823 | 428 | 52% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 65 | 77.38% |
| Multiple | 225 | 43 | 19.11% |
| Native | 22 | 19 | 86.36% |
38.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
44.31%
Male Poverty Rate
33.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fulton is Native, with 86.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fulton is Multiple, with 19.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 48.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 33.64% |
| High School | 31.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 26.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 24.26% |
| Female Employed | 23.58% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $31,685 | $37,545 |
| Households | $33,090 | $35,589 |
| Married Families | $53,676 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,167 | $26,861 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.9%
Male Marriage Rate
22.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
118
Number of Veterans
108
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 6.41% |
| Black | 46 | 8.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.4%
Labor Force Participation
47.9%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.87%
Born in Fulton
99.41%
Native Born
0.59%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.59%
Naturalized
99.41% of Fulton residents were born in the United States, with 48.87% having been born in Kentucky. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,151 | -23 | -1.06% |
| 2028 | 2,174 | -23 | -1.05% |
| 2027 | 2,197 | -23 | -1.04% |
| 2026 | 2,220 | -23 | -1.03% |
| 2025 | 2,243 | -23 | -1.02% |
| 2024 | 2,266 | -23 | -1% |
| 2023 | 2,289 | -15 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 2,304 | -42 | -1.79% |
| 2021 | 2,346 | -12 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 2,358 | 231 | 10.86% |
| 2019 | 2,127 | -24 | -1.12% |
| 2018 | 2,151 | -41 | -1.87% |
| 2017 | 2,192 | -13 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 2,205 | -33 | -1.47% |
| 2015 | 2,238 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 2,239 | -49 | -2.14% |
| 2013 | 2,288 | -66 | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 2,354 | -62 | -2.57% |
| 2011 | 2,416 | -24 | -0.98% |
| 2010 | 2,440 | 0 | 0% |