Fulton, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 84, Fulton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Fulton is a small community located in South Dakota, within Hanson County. The total population is 84. It ranks as the 319th most populous out of 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fulton is 39.8 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fulton is $56,667. This is 25% lower than the state median of $75,081. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Fulton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $154,200. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $257,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Fulton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fulton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.6% of all residents.

Education

20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fulton, South Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.