Fulton County Summary

Life in Fulton County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Fulton County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Fulton County:

  • The population in Fulton County is 6,480.

  • The median home value in Fulton County is $67,881.

  • The median income in Fulton County is $35,449.

  • The median rent in Fulton County is $622.

  • The unemployment rate in Fulton County is 5.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Fulton County is 27.4%.

  • The average high in Fulton County is 76.2° and there are 122.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Fulton County

List Of Cities & Towns in Fulton County

Fulton, KY Population 2,693

Hickman, KY Population 1,884

Cayce, KY Population 68

Map Of Fulton County

Fulton County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Fulton County is 76.2°.

  • There are 83.27 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 122.9 inches of rain each year with 2.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:25 hours of sun each day in Fulton County.

StatFulton County
Mean High76.2
Nice Days83.27
Rainfall122.9
Snowfall2.5
Sunny_hours5:25
76.2°
Average High
122.9
Inches of Rain

Fulton County Photos

Downtown Fulton South Fulton
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Jesse Whitesell House
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Fulton County Demographics

Population over time in Fulton County

The current population in Fulton County is 6,480. The population has increased 6.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 6,507 7.3%
2021 6,064 -1.1%
2020 6,130 -

Gender in Fulton County

  • Fulton County is 48.2% female with 3,121 female residents.

  • Fulton County is 51.8% male with 3,358 male residents.

Female
48.2% (3,121)
Male
51.8% (3,358)
Gender Fulton County KY USA
Female 48.2% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 51.8% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Fulton County

Fulton County is:

  • 69.8% White with 4,520 White residents.

  • 23.6% African American with 1,530 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 28 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.9% Hawaiian with 60 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 3.8% Two Or More with 247 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.5% Hispanic with 95 Hispanic residents.

White
69.8% (4,520)
African American
23.6% (1,530)
American Indian
0.4% (28)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.9% (60)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.8% (247)
Hispanic
1.5% (95)

Table: Fulton County By Race

Race Fulton County KY USA
White 69.8% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 23.6% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.9% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.8% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.5% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Fulton County, Kentucky

  • 5.7% of households in Fulton County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 16.7% of households in Fulton County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Fulton County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 18.6% of households in Fulton County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 17.3% of households in Fulton County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.4% of households in Fulton County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Fulton County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Fulton County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 1.4% of households in Fulton County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 0.8% of households in Fulton County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.7% (370)
$10,000 to $14,999
16.7% (1,084)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.9% (515)
$25,000 to $34,999
18.6% (1,207)
$35,000 to $49,999
17.3% (1,119)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.4% (1,190)
$75,000 to $99,999
5.2% (337)
$100,000 to $149,999
7.9% (512)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.4% (89)
$200,000 or more
0.8% (51)
Income Fulton County KY USA
Less than $10,000 5.7% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 16.7% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.9% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 18.6% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 17.3% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.4% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 5.2% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 7.9% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.4% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 0.8% 6.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Fulton County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Fulton County completed < 9th grade.

  • 13.0% of adults in Fulton County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 40.0% of adults in Fulton County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Fulton County completed some college.

  • 5.0% of adults in Fulton County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Fulton County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Fulton County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Fulton County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Fulton County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (388)
9-12th Grade
13% (842)
High School / GED
40% (2,592)
Some College
22% (1,425)
Associate's Degree
5% (324)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (777)
Master's Degree
2% (129)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Fulton County KY USA
< 9th Grade 6% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 13% 7% 6%
High School / GED 40% 33% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 5% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 2% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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