Fulton is a city located in Callaway County Missouri. Fulton has a 2024 population of 12,430. It is also the county seat of Callaway County. Fulton is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -1.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,602 in 2020.
The average household income in Fulton is $72,567 with a poverty rate of 12.7%. The median age in Fulton is 34.8 years: 35.7 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fulton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,939 | 86.74% |
| Black or African American | 797 | 6.32% |
| Two or more races | 468 | 3.71% |
| Other race | 229 | 1.82% |
| Native American | 122 | 0.97% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,689 | 2.47 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Non Family | 1,486 | 1.15 | 33 | 67 |
| Married | 1,335 | 3.4 | 75 | 25 |
| Female | 579 | 2.87 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Male | 289 | 4.18 | 36 | 64 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
53.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,078 | 13.53% |
| Associates Degree | 712 | 8.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,231 | 15.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 707 | 8.88% |
| High School Graduate | 2,617 | 32.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 183 | 2.3% |
| Some College | 1,437 | 18.04% |
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 | 6,971 | 5,923 | 1,867 |
| Black | 597 | 496 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 224 | 144 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 214 | 171 | 37 |
| Other Race | 86 | 17 | 11 |
| Native American | 40 | 40 | 6 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,906 | $60,313 | $39,004 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,648 | $58,306 | $53,913 |
| High School Graduate | $26,779 | $24,830 | $28,450 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,286 | $38,125 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,186 | $38,033 | $38,787 |
| Some College | $38,869 | $37,120 | $42,059 |
$38,186
Average Earnings
$38,033
Average Male
$38,787
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.47% of Fulton residents speak only English, while 2.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,164 | 867 | 10.62% |
| Hispanic | 304 | 118 | 38.82% |
| Black | 259 | 116 | 44.79% |
| Multiple | 364 | 69 | 18.96% |
| Other | 212 | 61 | 28.77% |
| Native | 56 | 50 | 89.29% |
12.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.57%
Male Poverty Rate
11.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fulton is Native, with 89.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fulton is White, with 10.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.26% |
| Some College | 15.4% |
| High School | 14.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.78% |
| Male Employed | 9.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.81% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,060 | $91,853 |
| Households | $55,015 | $72,567 |
| Married Families | $86,531 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,577 | $40,534 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.0%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
574
Number of Veterans
454
Male Veterans
120
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 177 |
| Second Gulf War | 141 |
| First Gulf War | 108 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 169 |
| 65 to 74 | 150 |
| 35 to 54 | 141 |
| 75+ | 101 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 555 | 6.3% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 9.67% |
| Black | 18 | 2.45% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.2%
Labor Force Participation
42.5%
Employment Rate
9.9%
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
70.4%
Born in Fulton
98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born
0.81%
Non Citizen
0.79%
Naturalized
98.4% of Fulton residents were born in the United States, with 70.4% having been born in Missouri. 0.81% 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 | 12,215 | -43 | -0.35% |
| 2028 | 12,258 | -43 | -0.35% |
| 2027 | 12,301 | -43 | -0.35% |
| 2026 | 12,344 | -43 | -0.35% |
| 2025 | 12,387 | -43 | -0.35% |
| 2024 | 12,430 | -43 | -0.34% |
| 2023 | 12,473 | -230 | -1.81% |
| 2022 | 12,703 | 53 | 0.42% |
| 2021 | 12,650 | 48 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 12,602 | 73 | 0.58% |
| 2019 | 12,529 | -112 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 12,641 | -179 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 12,820 | -151 | -1.16% |
| 2016 | 12,971 | 186 | 1.45% |
| 2015 | 12,785 | 47 | 0.37% |
| 2014 | 12,738 | 48 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 12,690 | -27 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 12,717 | 66 | 0.52% |
| 2011 | 12,651 | -97 | -0.76% |
| 2010 | 12,748 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,128 | 2,095 | 20.88% |
| 1990 | 10,033 | -1,013 | -9.17% |
| 1980 | 11,046 | -1,202 | -9.81% |
| 1970 | 12,248 | 1,117 | 10.04% |
| 1960 | 11,131 | 1,079 | 10.73% |
| 1950 | 10,052 | 1,755 | 21.15% |
| 1940 | 8,297 | 2,192 | 35.9% |
| 1930 | 6,105 | 510 | 9.12% |
| 1920 | 5,595 | 367 | 7.02% |
| 1910 | 5,228 | 345 | 7.07% |
| 1900 | 4,883 | 569 | 13.19% |
| 1890 | 4,314 | -7,901 | -64.68% |