Fulton County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Fulton County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 6,440. It is the 114th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fulton County is 41.2 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fulton County is $36,834. This is 41% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 53% lower. The poverty rate stands at 25.7%. This is 59% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 51% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $78,100. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Fulton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fulton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (24.3% vs 7.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.7%.

Education

17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.2%.