County · Kentucky
Fulton County, Kentucky
Fulton County, Kentucky. Fulton County had 6,218 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.5% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 21075.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,218
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,515 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,409
Median household income
$38,217
±$2,182 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$79,100
±$14,245 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$570
±$106 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Fulton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,515 residents in Fulton County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,218 for July 1, 2025, down 4.5% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,409 over 206 square miles of land.
| Measure | Fulton County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,409 | 4,534,824 | +279 |
| Households | 2,550±122 | 1,814,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.33±0.11 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,158±16 | 2,023,116 | −180 |
Fulton County's population since 2000
From 7,752 in 2000 to 6,218 in 2025: down 19.8%. 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 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Hickman with 2,258 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 40.9 years old; 21.8% are under 18 and 20.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 23.8%. 1.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fulton County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9±2.1 | 39.1 | −2.6 |
| Under 18 years | 21.8%±0.1 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.6%±0.6 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3%±2.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.5%±0.8 pts | 81.5% | −2.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 23.8%±2.9 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±1.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0%±0.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.4%±2.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2%±2.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 22.6%±3.9 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.5%±2.2 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.9%±3.6 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.1%±3.4 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.3%±1.3 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.3%±3.3 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 2,550 households earn less than $38,217 a year (±$2,182), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $37,061 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fulton County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $38,217±$2,182 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $50,776±$5,063 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,434±$1,687 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.6%±5.0 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 39.6%±12.1 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.9%±5.5 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.8%±4.2 pts | 88.6% | – |
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 61.8% of Fulton County's occupied homes and renters 38.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $79,100 by its owner (±$14,245). The median renter pays $570 a month including utilities, and 46.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fulton County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $79,100±$14,245 | $205,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $570±$106 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.8%±9.9 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $895±$204 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.8%±6.4 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,158±16 | 2,023,116 | −180 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.5%±2.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.4%±4.1 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.7%±2.2 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.9%±3.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
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 7 new housing units across Fulton County in 2025 (7 single-family), 1.1 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?
72.1% of Fulton County's workers drive alone and 4.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.9 minutes.
| Measure | Fulton County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.1%±4.7 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3%±2.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 72.1%±6.6 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 17.7%±6.5 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 4.7%±2.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.0%±1.9 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.9 min±2.4 | 24.0 min | no clear change |
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 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $37,256 (Tract 9601) to $38,860 (Tract 9602).
| Tract 960121075960100 | 3,777±251 | $37,256 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960221075960200 | 2,632±251 | $38,860 |
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 Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 114th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 109th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 105th of 120 |
| Median household income | 110th of 120 |
| Median home value | 114th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 113th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 30th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66th of 120 |
| Median age | 67th of 120 |
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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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