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 180 years ago in 1845.
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 : | 00:37:19 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -14.47% (2010-2020) |
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.
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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 |
- Official Website
Official website of Fulton County
Fulton County has 5 neighbours.
- Hickman County county in Kentucky, United States
- Mississippi County county in Missouri, United States
- New Madrid County county in Missouri, United States
- Lake County county in Tennessee, United States
- Obion County county in Tennessee, United States
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 |
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)
- Fulton County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 1,077,402 people.
- Fulton County , New York county in New York, United States with a population of 52,812 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.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |
