Fulton, Kentucky
Fulton, Kentucky, in Fulton county, is 61 miles N of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 114 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 2,775.
The People and Families of Fulton
In Fulton, about 44% of adults are married. Lots of people in Fulton live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.
Approximately 33% of Fulton is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Fulton.
The government tells us that Fulton features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Fulton had a median family income of $27,625.
Political Inclinations
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Fulton residents, with $300. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Fulton Housing
In Fulton, 54% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. Residential property taxes remain low i Fulton.
Commuting
In Fulton, 98% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
High Points
Fulton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Profile of Fulton, KY
Comparing Fulton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
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The People
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Age of the Population | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
Families
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
Wealth
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults |  | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
Commute & Sprawl
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | |  |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Working at Home | | |
Housing
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
Crime
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
