South Fulton is a city located in Obion County Tennessee. South Fulton has a 2024 population of 2,183. South Fulton is currently declining at a rate of -0.64% annually and its population has decreased by -2.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,239 in 2020.
The average household income in South Fulton is $68,541 with a poverty rate of 26.31%. The median age in South Fulton is 39.3 years: 45.7 years for males, and 32.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Fulton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,467 | 69.66% |
| Black or African American | 385 | 18.28% |
| Two or more races | 228 | 10.83% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.76% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 922 | 2.28 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Non Family | 386 | 1.03 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Married | 342 | 2.87 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Female | 194 | 3.73 | 28.9 | 71.1 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
56.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 77 | 5.7% |
| Associates Degree | 110 | 8.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 191 | 14.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 90 | 6.66% |
| High School Graduate | 571 | 42.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 2.59% |
| Some College | 277 | 20.5% |
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 | 1,052 | 963 | 249 |
| Black | 249 | 234 | 32 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 18 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 17 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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 23.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,333 | $50,580 | $42,560 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,162 | $72,961 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,357 | $45,185 | $22,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,250 | $29,167 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,531 | $50,274 | $29,856 |
| Some College | $44,250 | $61,065 | $34,444 |
$39,531
Average Earnings
$50,274
Average Male
$29,856
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.86% of South Fulton residents speak only English, while 2.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,452 | 338 | 23.28% |
| Black | 385 | 200 | 51.95% |
| Multiple | 228 | 16 | 7.02% |
26.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.54%
Male Poverty Rate
28.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Fulton is Black, with 51.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Fulton is Multiple, with 7.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 31.01% |
| High School | 31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.27% |
| Male Employed | 16.54% |
| Female Employed | 14.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,286 | $81,889 |
| Households | $51,875 | $68,541 |
| Married Families | $87,143 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,077 | $44,231 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.6%
Male Marriage Rate
36.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
104
Number of Veterans
96
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80 | 6.91% |
| Black | 24 | 8.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.8%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
50.66%
Born in South Fulton
99.1%
Native Born
0.9%
Foreign Born
0.38%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
99.1% of South Fulton residents were born in the United States, with 50.66% having been born in Tennessee. 0.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,113 | -14 | -0.66% |
| 2028 | 2,127 | -14 | -0.65% |
| 2027 | 2,141 | -14 | -0.65% |
| 2026 | 2,155 | -14 | -0.65% |
| 2025 | 2,169 | -14 | -0.64% |
| 2024 | 2,183 | -14 | -0.64% |
| 2023 | 2,197 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 2,200 | -16 | -0.72% |
| 2021 | 2,216 | -23 | -1.03% |
| 2020 | 2,239 | 17 | 0.77% |
| 2019 | 2,222 | -13 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 2,235 | -8 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 2,243 | -15 | -0.66% |
| 2016 | 2,258 | -15 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 2,273 | -23 | -1% |
| 2014 | 2,296 | -17 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 2,313 | -26 | -1.11% |
| 2012 | 2,339 | -31 | -1.31% |
| 2011 | 2,370 | -17 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 2,387 | 0 | 0% |