Fulton, MD Demographics

A map of Fulton's Population by Race

Fulton, Maryland had a population of 5,916 in 2020. It was 48.1% White, 13.7% Black, 25.7% Asian, 4.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 6.7% 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 536 places in Maryland, Fulton is the 188th 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

2,848 residents of Fulton identify as White, or 48.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Fulton roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Fulton is ranked #390 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fulton is more White than neighboring Burtonsville (20.7% White), and North Laurel (25.1% White). Fulton is less White than neighboring Scaggsville (57.5% White), West Laurel (51.8% White), and Highland (62.8% White).

Fulton's Black Population

812 residents of Fulton identify as Black, or 13.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fulton less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Fulton is ranked #212 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fulton is more Black than neighboring Scaggsville (11.2% Black), and Highland (4.5% Black). Fulton is less Black than neighboring Burtonsville (42.8% Black), West Laurel (18% Black), and North Laurel (37.2% Black).

Fulton's Asian Population

1,520 residents of Fulton identify as Asian, or 25.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fulton larger than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Fulton is ranked #6 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fulton is more Asian than neighboring Scaggsville (19.9% Asian), Burtonsville (19.3% Asian), West Laurel (7.1% Asian), Highland (23.3% Asian), and North Laurel (18.2% Asian).

Fulton's Hispanic Population

284 residents of Fulton identify as Hispanic, or 4.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fulton slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Fulton is ranked #284 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fulton is more Hispanic than neighboring Highland (3.7% Hispanic). Fulton is less Hispanic than neighboring Scaggsville (5.6% Hispanic), Burtonsville (12.4% Hispanic), West Laurel (16.6% Hispanic), and North Laurel (13.4% Hispanic).

Fulton's Native American/Other Population

56 residents of Fulton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fulton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Fulton is ranked #143 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fulton is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Laurel (0.6% Native American/Other), and Highland (0.8% Native American/Other). Fulton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burtonsville (1% Native American/Other), and North Laurel (1.1% Native American/Other).

Fulton's Multiracial Population

396 residents of Fulton identify as Multiracial, or 6.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fulton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Fulton is ranked #42 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fulton is more Multiracial than neighboring Scaggsville (4.9% Multiracial), Burtonsville (3.8% Multiracial), West Laurel (5.9% Multiracial), Highland (4.9% Multiracial), and North Laurel (5.1% Multiracial).

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