State
County
Land Area (mi²)
12.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,013.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.42% (-53)
Growth Since 2010
-2.35% (-300)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Fulton, Missouri Population 2021
12,490
Fulton is a city located in Callaway County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Callaway County. With a 2020 population of 12,490, it is the 62nd largest city in Missouri and the 2634th largest city in the United States . Fulton is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -2.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,790 in 2010. Spanning over 12 miles, Fulton has a population density of 1,013 people per square mile.
The average household income in Fulton is $57,432 with a poverty rate of 19.72%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $650 per month, and the median house value is $126,800. The median age in Fulton is 33.4 years, 33.2 years for males, and 34.1 years for females.
Fulton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fultonwas:
- White: 86.09%
- Black or African American: 10.67%
- Two or more races: 1.90%
- Asian: 0.67%
- Native American: 0.48%
- Other race: 0.20%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Fulton, Missouri is 12,490 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 12,490.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 12,790.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,001 | 86.09% |
| Black or African American | 1,363 | 10.67% |
| Two or More Races | 243 | 1.90% |
| Asian | 85 | 0.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 61 | 0.48% |
| Some Other Race | 26 | 0.20% |
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Fulton Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,614 | 2.46 | 48.1 |
| Married | 1,474 | 3.17 | 79.2 |
| Non Family | 1,354 | 1.24 | 31 |
| Female | 675 | 2.73 | 17.6 |
| Male | 111 | 6.32 | 28.8 |
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Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 570 | 7.01% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,140 | 14.02% |
| High School Graduate | 3,101 | 38.12% |
| Some College | 1,473 | 18.11% |
| Associates Degree | 447 | 5.50% |
| Bachelors Degree | 824 | 10.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 579 | 7.12% |
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Fulton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,870 | 5,484 | 1,290 |
| Black | 946 | 736 | 33 |
| Hispanic | 164 | 115 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 74 | 44 |
| Asian | 85 | 47 | 36 |
| Other Race | 26 | 9 | |
| Native American | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 43.56%.
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$26,539
Average Earnings
$27,735
Average Male
$25,662
Average Female
Fulton Language by Age
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Fulton Language
98.46% of Fulton residents speak only English, while 1.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.61% of the population.
Fulton Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,683 | 1,375 | 17.90% |
| Black | 741 | 254 | 34.28% |
| Multiple | 204 | 130 | 63.73% |
| Hispanic | 232 | 28 | 12.07% |
19.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.37%
Male Poverty Rate
20.87%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fulton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fulton is Multiple, with 63.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fulton is Hispanic, with 12.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.53%.
Fulton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
32.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.7%
Male Marriage Rate
35.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Fulton Married by Age and Sex
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Fulton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Fulton Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 635 | 6.99% |
| Black | 56 | 4.73% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 9.09% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 12.68% |
Fulton Veterans by Education
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4.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
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44.6%
Labor Force Participation
42.6%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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72.43%
Born in Fulton
98.73%
Native Born
1.27%
Foreign Born
0.43%
Non Citizen
0.84%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.73% of Fulton residents were born in the United States, with 72.43% having been born in Missouri. 0.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,490 | -53 | -0.42% |
| 2020 | 12,543 | -53 | -0.42% |
| 2019 | 12,596 | -53 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 12,649 | -184 | -1.43% |
| 2017 | 12,833 | -152 | -1.17% |
| 2016 | 12,985 | 187 | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 12,798 | 44 | 0.34% |
| 2014 | 12,754 | 52 | 0.41% |
| 2013 | 12,702 | -24 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 12,726 | 59 | 0.47% |
| 2011 | 12,667 | -97 | -0.76% |
| 2010 | 12,764 | 636 | 0.51% |
| 2000 | 12,128 | 2,095 | 1.91% |
| 1990 | 10,033 | -1,013 | -0.96% |
| 1980 | 11,046 | -1,202 | -1.03% |
| 1970 | 12,248 | 1,117 | 0.96% |
| 1960 | 11,131 | 1,079 | 1.02% |
| 1950 | 10,052 | 1,755 | 1.94% |
| 1940 | 8,297 | 2,192 | 3.12% |
| 1930 | 6,105 | 510 | 0.88% |
| 1920 | 5,595 | 367 | 0.68% |
| 1910 | 5,228 | 345 | 0.69% |
| 1900 | 4,883 | 569 | 1.25% |
| 1890 | 4,314 | 0.00% |