Fulton, KY Demographics

A map of Fulton's Population by Race

Fulton, Kentucky had a population of 2,357 in 2020. It was 62.6% White, 27.2% Black, 0.6% Asian, 1.9% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 6.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fulton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Fulton is the 149th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Fulton's White Population

1,476 residents of Fulton identify as White, or 62.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Fulton less than the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Fulton is ranked #534 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fulton is less White than neighboring South Fulton (79.4% White), Water Valley (86.8% White), Cayce (87.4% White), Dukedom (78.6% White), and Martin (72.9% White).

Fulton's Black Population

641 residents of Fulton identify as Black, or 27.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fulton larger than the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Fulton is ranked #11 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fulton is more Black than neighboring South Fulton (14.7% Black), Water Valley (3% Black), Cayce (4.2% Black), Dukedom (2.9% Black), and Martin (17.6% Black).

Fulton's Asian Population

15 residents of Fulton identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fulton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Fulton is ranked #211 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fulton is more Asian than neighboring South Fulton (0.1% Asian), and Water Valley (0% Asian). Fulton is less Asian than neighboring Cayce (0.8% Asian), Dukedom (1.9% Asian), and Martin (1.2% Asian).

Fulton's Hispanic Population

44 residents of Fulton identify as Hispanic, or 1.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fulton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Fulton is ranked #320 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fulton is more Hispanic than neighboring South Fulton (1.6% Hispanic). Fulton is less Hispanic than neighboring Water Valley (3% Hispanic), Cayce (2.5% Hispanic), Dukedom (12.6% Hispanic), and Martin (3% Hispanic).

Fulton's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Fulton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fulton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Fulton is ranked #44 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fulton is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Fulton (0.5% Native American/Other), Water Valley (0.4% Native American/Other), Cayce (0% Native American/Other), Dukedom (1% Native American/Other), and Martin (0.5% Native American/Other).

Fulton's Multiracial Population

152 residents of Fulton identify as Multiracial, or 6.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fulton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Fulton is ranked #34 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fulton is more Multiracial than neighboring South Fulton (3.7% Multiracial), Cayce (5% Multiracial), Dukedom (2.9% Multiracial), and Martin (4.7% Multiracial). Fulton is less Multiracial than neighboring Water Valley (6.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.