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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):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyFulton Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Fulton Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Fulton Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Fulton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Fulton, KY

Comparing Fulton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity910
Senior Citizens99
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Affordability of Rents97
Housing Recently Built52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime22
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