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The City of Fulton had a population of 4,576 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Fulton is located at latitude 34.274 and longitude -88.4092 in Itawamba County. The formal boundaries for the City of Fulton encompass a land area of 8.49 sq. miles and a water area of 0.21 sq. miles. Itawamba County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Fulton has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Fulton is located within Supervisor District 5, a minor civil division (MCD) of Itawamba County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,576 (100%) |
| Population Density | 539 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 36 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $52,727 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,649 |
| Median Home Value | $158,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,667 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 974 (58.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 502 (30.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 191 (11.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,476 |
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Family Households | 895 (60.6%) |
The table below compares Fulton to the other 427 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 76 | 82nd |
| Population Density | # 146 | 66th |
| Median Household Income | # 169 | 61st |
| Per Capita Income | # 195 | 55th |
| Diversity Index | # 240 | 44th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
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