Fulton County, Kentucky

Fulton County: County in Kentucky, United States

About

Fulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,813 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,952 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hickman. The county was created 179 years ago in 1845.

Fulton County locator map
Location of Fulton County on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Fulton County

Population : 5,952 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Kentucky (United States)
Different from : Fulton County, Fulton County, Fulton County, Fulton County, Fulton County, Fulton County, Fulton County
Area : 597 km2
Water as percent of area : 11%
Land as percent of area : 89%
Named for : Robert Fulton
Capital : Hickman
Establishment : January 01, 1845
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 07:47:06 (8th October 2024)
Density : 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -14.47% (2010-2020)
Map of Kentucky highlighting Fulton County locator map image
Map of Kentucky highlighting Fulton County
Map of Kentucky highlighting Fulton County locator map image

Geography

Fulton County is located at 36°33'15"N 89°11'15"W (36.5540800, -89.1876100). It has 5 neighbors: Hickman County, Mississippi County, New Madrid County, Lake County and Obion County.

Fulton County map

The largest city of Fulton County is Fulton with a population of 2,108. Other cities include and Hickman population 2,105. See all Fulton County cities & populated places.

Fulton County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fulton County.

City Name Population Title
Fulton 2,108 City in Fulton County, Kentucky, United States
Hickman 2,105 City and county seat of Fulton County, Kentucky

Fulton County has 5 neighbours.

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Fulton County decreased by 14.47% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 6,813 - census
2011 6,747 -0.98% estimation process
2012 6,564 -2.79% estimation process
2013 6,389 -2.74% estimation process
2014 6,266 -1.96% estimation process
2015 6,266 0% estimation process
2016 6,185 -1.31% estimation process
2017 6,163 -0.36% estimation process
2018 6,066 -1.6% estimation process
2019 5,969 -1.63% estimation process
2020 5,952 -0.29% estimation process

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People born in Fulton County (1)

American dancer and stage and film actress (1914-1976) Mitzi Mayfair was born in Fulton County

Other places with the same name (8)

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