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Fulton County, Arkansas
Fulton County, Arkansas. Fulton County had 12,492 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.5% since 2020, in line with Arkansas (+3.4%). It holds 7 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 05049.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,492
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,075 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,302
Median household income
$42,241
±$4,338 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$113,800
±$7,151 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$626
±$70 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Fulton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,075 residents in Fulton County. The Census Bureau estimates 12,492 for July 1, 2025, up 3.5% since 2020, in line with Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 12,302 over 618 square miles of land.
| Measure | Fulton County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,302 | 3,049,391 | +71 |
| Households | 4,757±242 | 1,205,987 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.55±0.13 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,225±29 | 1,394,673 | −617 |
Fulton County's population since 2000
From 11,642 in 2000 to 12,492 in 2025: up 7.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Fulton County?
Fulton County holds 7 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Salem, Fulton County with 1,611 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Salem, Fulton County | 1,566 | $40,833 |
|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Spring | 929 | $32,863 |
| Cherokee Village | 4,780 | $37,326 |
| Viola | 358 | $41,250 |
| Ash Flat | 1,137 | $41,667 |
| Hardy | 743 | $26,932 |
| Horseshoe Bend | 2,440 | $46,080 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fulton County?
The median resident of Fulton County is 47.6 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 26.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.8%.
| Measure | Fulton County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.6±1.2 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.7%±0.2 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.0%±0.4 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% | 9.0% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.3%±0.8 pts | 67.4% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8%±0.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.3%±0.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0%±1.9 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 26.1%±3.0 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6%±1.8 pts | 9.0% | −5.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.3%±3.1 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.0%±4.2 pts | 25.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4%±2.4 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±1.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fulton County earn?
Half of Fulton County's 4,757 households earn less than $42,241 a year (±$4,338), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $43,573 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fulton County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,241±$4,338 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $57,254±$4,341 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,947±$1,815 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.0%±4.4 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.8%±9.7 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.8%±3.2 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.5%±3.9 pts | 86.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fulton County?
Owners occupy 84.7% of Fulton County's occupied homes and renters 15.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $113,800 by its owner (±$7,151). The median renter pays $626 a month including utilities, and 44.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fulton County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $113,800±$7,151 | $188,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $626±$70 | $947 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.9%±10.9 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,083±$91 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.7%±3.0 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,225±29 | 1,394,673 | −617 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.8%±2.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.2%±2.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.2%±4.8 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 23.6%±4.8 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.6%±2.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Fulton County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Fulton County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Fulton County get to work?
77.2% of Fulton County's workers drive alone and 8.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Fulton County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 43.3%±3.5 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±2.2 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.2%±4.5 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7%±3.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 3.5%±1.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.3%±3.8 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.2 min±3.3 | 22.5 min | +5.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Fulton County's census tracts?
Fulton County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $37,130 (Tract 5501.01) to $46,622 (Tract 5502.02).
| Tract 5501.0105049550101 | 3,562±436 | $37,130 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5501.0205049550102 | 2,421±371 | $37,173 |
| Tract 5502.0105049550201 | 3,304±371 | $43,778 |
| Tract 5502.0205049550202 | 3,015±408 | $46,622 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Fulton County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 56th of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 18th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 56th of 75 |
| Median household income | 68th of 75 |
| Median home value | 50th of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 65th of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 40th of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45th of 75 |
| Median age | 10th of 75 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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