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.
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.
In 2000, Fulton had a median family income of $27,625.
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.
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.
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.
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% | ![]() |
Comparing Fulton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
Ratings range from
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| 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 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| 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 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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Money donated by Fulton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.
| Party | Contributions |
|---|---|
| Republican | $1,975 |
| Candidate | Contributions |
|---|---|
| George W. Bush | $300 |
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Est. 2005 Population | 2,564 |
| Growth | -211 |
| Growth % | -7.59% |
| Category | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,775 | 100% |
| Male | 1,197 | 43.1% |
| Female | 1,578 | 56.9% |
| Under 18 | 700 | 25.2% |
| 18+ | 2,075 | 74.8% |
| 65+ | 618 | 22.3% |
| Median Age | 40.1 | |
| Average Family Size | 2.87 | |
| White | 1,869 | 67.4% |
| African-American | 816 | 29.4% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.7% |
| American Indian & Alaskan | 7 | 0.3% |
| Other | 24 | 0.9% |
| Mixed Race | 40 | 1.4% |
| Hispanic (included in categories above) | 40 | 1.4% |
| Median Family Income (1999) | $27,625 |   |
| Population In Poverty | 682 | 24.6% |
(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)
Note: This is national, not racial, ancestry, so the Census doesn't have categories for Hispanic and African-American, e.g. CityTownInfo is currently gathering additional ancestry data for this site.
| Ancestry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Other (often includes Hispanic and African American) | 46.1% |
| Irish | 11% |
| US/American | 10.2% |
| English | 8% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Scotch-Irish | 4.4% |
| Dutch | 2.6% |
| African | 1.8% |
| French (except Basque) | 1.7% |
| Italian | 1.6% |
| European | 0.9% |
| Danish | 0.9% |
| Scottish | 0.8% |
| Norwegian | 0.8% |
| Swiss | 0.6% |
| French Canadian | 0.5% |
| Lebanese | 0.5% |
| British | 0.4% |
| Polish | 0.4% |
| Slovak | 0.3% |
| Swedish | 0.3% |
| Welsh | 0.2% |
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According to the US Postal Service, Fulton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:
Cayce (42041),Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Near Medium City | 61 miles N of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) |
| Nearest Large City | 114 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee |
| County | Fulton |
| Standard Zip Codes | 42041 |
| Phone Area Codes | 270 |
| Time Zone | Central (-6 hours from GMT) |
| Daylight Savings | The city observes Daylight Saving Time. |
| Latitude | 36.504 |
| Longitude | -88.873 |
Nearest Weather Stations
Notes:
| Station | UNION CITY |
|---|---|
| Distance | 11.4 miles |
| Jan Temp | 25 to 43 F |
| Apr Temp | 46 to 69 F |
| Jul Temp | 68 to 89 F |
| Oct Temp | 45 to 71 F |
| Annual Precip | 51.8 inches |
| Station | MARTIN UNIV OF TENN BRA |
|---|---|
| Distance | 11.8 miles |
| Jan Temp | 24 to 44 F |
| Apr Temp | 46 to 69 F |
| Jul Temp | 68 to 90 F |
| Oct Temp | 46 to 72 F |
| Annual Precip | 53.1 inches |
| Station | DRESDEN |
|---|---|
| Distance | 18.1 miles |
| Jan Temp | 25 to 44 F |
| Apr Temp | 46 to 70 F |
| Jul Temp | 68 to 89 F |
| Oct Temp | 47 to 72 F |
| Annual Precip | 54.8 inches |
FULTON CITY HIGH SCHOOL
700 STEPHEN BEALE DR
270-472-1741
Serves 212 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.4
PARKWAY REGIONAL HOSPITAL
(Proprietary)
2000 HOLIDAY LANE
(270) 472-2522
Emergency Service: Yes
| (As of 2006) |
|---|
| 1405 Middle Road (270) 472-1426 |
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