Fulton County, Kentucky's estimated 2024 population is 6,305 with a growth rate of -0.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fulton County, Kentucky is the 114th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 6,797 and has seen a growth of -7.24% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,140 | -33 | -0.53% |
| 2028 | 6,173 | -33 | -0.53% |
| 2027 | 6,206 | -33 | -0.53% |
| 2026 | 6,239 | -33 | -0.53% |
| 2025 | 6,272 | -33 | -0.52% |
| 2024 | 6,305 | -33 | -0.52% |
| 2023 | 6,338 | -33 | -0.52% |
| 2022 | 6,371 | -116 | -1.79% |
| 2021 | 6,487 | -24 | -0.37% |
| 2020 | 6,511 | 522 | 8.72% |
| 2019 | 5,989 | -60 | -0.99% |
| 2018 | 6,049 | -102 | -1.66% |
| 2017 | 6,151 | -30 | -0.49% |
| 2016 | 6,181 | -78 | -1.25% |
| 2015 | 6,259 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 6,259 | -122 | -1.91% |
| 2013 | 6,381 | -176 | -2.68% |
| 2012 | 6,557 | -182 | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 6,739 | -58 | -0.85% |
| 2010 | 6,797 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 8,271 | -700 | -7.8% |
| 1980 | 8,971 | -1,212 | -11.9% |
| 1970 | 10,183 | -1,073 | -9.53% |
| 1960 | 11,256 | -2,412 | -17.65% |
| 1950 | 13,668 | -1,745 | -11.32% |
| 1940 | 15,413 | 486 | 3.26% |
| 1930 | 14,927 | -270 | -1.78% |
| 1920 | 15,197 | 1,083 | 7.67% |
| 1910 | 14,114 | 2,568 | 22.24% |
| 1900 | 11,546 | 1,541 | 15.4% |
| 1890 | 10,005 | 2,028 | 25.42% |
| 1880 | 7,977 | 1,816 | 29.48% |
| 1870 | 6,161 | 844 | 15.87% |
| 1860 | 5,317 | 871 | 19.59% |
| 1850 | 4,446 | -1,694 | -27.59% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,485 | 69.64% |
| Black or African American | 1,568 | 24.35% |
| Two or more races | 297 | 4.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.39% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,494 | 2.38 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Non Family | 1,111 | 1.21 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Married | 850 | 3.11 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Female | 350 | 3.57 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Male | 183 | 3.91 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
64.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 503 | 11.12% |
| Associates Degree | 233 | 5.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 628 | 13.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 153 | 3.38% |
| High School Graduate | 1,805 | 39.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 348 | 7.69% |
| Some College | 853 | 18.86% |
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 | 3,332 | 2,814 | 633 |
| Black | 980 | 677 | 99 |
| 2+ Races | 176 | 168 | 48 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 31 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.45%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,950 | $0 | $36,650 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,313 | $0 | $51,563 |
| High School Graduate | $33,052 | $35,298 | $25,924 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,942 | $32,131 | $31,250 |
| Overall | $34,375 | $35,331 | $33,565 |
| Some College | $35,667 | $36,917 | $0 |
$34,375
Average Earnings
$35,331
Average Male
$33,565
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.77% of Fulton County, Kentucky residents speak only English, while 2.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,062 | 781 | 19.23% |
| Black | 1,415 | 664 | 46.93% |
| Multiple | 297 | 40 | 13.47% |
| Native | 25 | 24 | 96% |
25.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.78%
Male Poverty Rate
26.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fulton County, Kentucky is Native, with 96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fulton County, Kentucky is Multiple, with 13.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.36% |
| High School | 23.67% |
| Some College | 15.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20.79% |
| Female Unemployed | 20.29% |
| Male Employed | 10.56% |
| Female Employed | 6.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,023 | $61,835 |
| Households | $36,834 | $47,503 |
| Married Families | $71,282 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,332 | $27,309 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
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
360
Number of Veterans
342
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 127 |
| First Gulf War | 103 |
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 113 |
| 35 to 54 | 102 |
| 55 to 64 | 79 |
| 75+ | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 283 | 7.73% |
| Black | 73 | 6.89% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 1.67% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45%
Labor Force Participation
41.6%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
48.21%
Born in Fulton County, Kentucky
99.46%
Native Born
0.54%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.54%
Naturalized
99.46% of Fulton County, Kentucky residents were born in the United States, with 48.21% 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 Latin America.