Fulton County, New York
Fulton County: County in New York, United States
About
Fulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 55,531 and a population density of 40 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 52,812 inhabitants. Its county seat is Johnstown. The county was created 187 years ago in 1837.
Fulton County sits near New York's southern Adirondack Mountain region, northwest of Albany. Formed in 1838 from Montgomery County, it was likely named for Robert Fulton, the inventor of the steamboat.
Early European settlers built sawmills to support the booming lumber industry. Tanneries and glove production later arose as leading businesses as well.
Today, Gloversville and Johnstown are the main population centers.
Major Towns and Features
Notable cities and sites in Fulton County include:
- Gloversville - Dubbed the "Glove Capital of the World", this city still focuses on glove manufacturing.
- Johnstown - Historic city with ties to colonial leaders Sir William Johnson and Governor John Jay.
- Great Sacandaga Lake - Large reservoir created in the 1930s, popular for recreation.
- Tryon Technology Park - Site of the former Tryon Boys Juvenile Reformatory, now redeveloped.
Things to Do
Top attractions and activities in Fulton County include:
- Learning about the glove industry at the Glove Cities Heritage Museum in Gloversville.
- Touring sites related to Sir William Johnson in Johnstown.
- Boating, swimming, fishing and camping at Great Sacandaga Lake.
- Hiking nature trails and exploring history at Johnson Hall State Historic Site.
- Shopping for antiques and crafts in downtown Gloversville and Johnstown.
Fulton County offers outdoor recreation, lakeside charm, and a look into New York's industries and colonial past. Historic towns and natural beauty await visitors.
Quick Facts about Fulton County
| Population : | 52,812 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| Different from : | Fulton County, Fulton County, Fulton County, Fulton County, Fulton County, Fulton County, Fulton County |
| Area : | 1380 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 93% |
| Named for : | Robert Fulton |
| Capital : | Johnstown |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1838 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 16:14:03 (20th April 2025) |
| Density : | 38 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.15% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fulton County is located at 43°6'50"N 74°25'20"W (43.1138500, -74.4221700). It has 4 neighbors: Hamilton County, Herkimer County, Montgomery County and Saratoga County.
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The largest city of Fulton County is Gloversville with a population of 14,553. Other cities include, Johnstown population 7,230, Ephratah population 1,576, Berkshire population 1,351 and Northville population 1,057. See all Fulton County cities & populated places.
Fulton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fulton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gloversville | 14,553 | City in New York, USA |
| Johnstown | 7,230 | City in the state of New York, USA |
| Mayfield | 6,155 | Town in Fulton County, New York, United States |
| Broadalbin | 5,138 | Town in New York, USA |
| Perth | 3,444 | Town in New York, United States |
| Oppenheim | 1,735 | Town of the United States |
| Ephratah | 1,576 | City in Fulton County, New York, United States of America |
| Berkshire | 1,351 | City in Tioga County, New York, United States of America |
| Northville | 1,057 | City in Fulton County, New York, United States of America |
| Bleecker | 493 | City in Fulton County, New York, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Fulton County
Fulton County has 4 neighbours.
- Hamilton County county in New York, United States
- Herkimer County county in New York, United States
- Montgomery County county in New York, United States
- Saratoga County county in New York, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Fulton County decreased by 5.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 55,531 | - | census |
| 2011 | 55,112 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 54,845 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 54,345 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 53,932 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 53,801 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 53,610 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 53,802 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 53,633 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 53,383 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 52,812 | -1.08% | estimation process |
People born in Fulton County (2)
People born in Fulton County, including William Sackheim, New York politician Harry F. Dunkel, .
List
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- Fulton County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 1,077,402 people.
- Fulton County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 41,889 people.
- Fulton County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 33,690 people.
- Fulton County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 20,018 people.
- Fulton County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 14,501 people.
- Fulton County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 12,381 people.
- Fulton County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 5,952 people.
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 8,398,748 | The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area. |
| Brooklyn | 2,577,000 | A borough of New York City. |
| Queens | 2,339,150 | The most populous borough of New York City. |
| Queens County | 2,225,821 | County in New York, United States |
| Manhattan | 1,644,518 | The most densely populated borough of New York City. |
| New York County | 1,611,989 | County in New York state, United States of America |
| Suffolk County | 1,474,273 | County in New York, United States |
| The Bronx | 1,455,720 | The fourth most populous borough of New York City. |
| Bronx County | 1,401,142 | Borough of New York City, United States |
| Nassau County | 1,351,334 | County in New York, United States |
| Westchester County | 965,802 | County in New York, United States. |
| Erie County | 917,241 | County in New York, United States |
| Hempstead | 764,055 | Town in Nassau County, New York |
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| Richmond County | 475,327 | County in Georgia, United States |
