Fulton Population

1850–2026

4,672

2026 projection

2.9% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Fulton. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,672+320.69%
20254,640-80.17%
20244,648+571.24%
20234,591+180.39%
20224,573+180.40%
20214,555+130.29%
20204,542-521.13%
20194,594+501.10%
20184,544+290.64%
20174,515+922.08%

Showing 10 of 32 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Fulton is growing faster than Itawamba County and Mississippi, and slower than the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Fulton+2.7%
  • Itawamba County+1.2%
  • Mississippi−0.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Fulton Demographics

34.4median age

Median age

Female41 yrs
Male26.8 yrs

Adults

3,890
889 seniors (65+) · 23% of adults3,001 other adults

Sex

Female 51.1% · 2,338Male 48.9% · 2,238

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 46 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Fulton Income

$52,727median household income

Median household income

$52,727

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$45,081

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

18.7%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Fulton Marital Status

30% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married30%31%29%
Never married45%55%35%
Divorced16%11%20%
Widowed8%2%14%
Separated<1%<1%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201