Fulton, MD Demographics

A map of Fulton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,546	2,848	44.8%	48.1%
Asian	1,610	1,520	28.4%	25.7%
Multiracial	743	396	13.1%	6.7%
Black	579	812	10.2%	13.7%
Hispanic	161	284	2.8%	4.8%
Native American/Other	38	56	0.7%	0.9%

Fulton, Maryland has an estimated population of 5,677, a decrease from the 5,916 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.8% White, 28.4% Asian, 13.1% Multiracial, 10.2% Black, 2.8% Hispanic, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fulton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fulton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fulton, that probability was 67.7% in 2020 and 69.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fulton is ranked the 188th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fulton was ranked the 188th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fulton's White Population

2,546 residents of Fulton, or 44.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fulton is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Fulton ranks 390th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fulton's White population has declined by an estimated 10.6%. White residents' share of Fulton's population has decreased from 48.1% to 44.8%.

Fulton is more White than neighboring Burtonsville (21.2% White), West Laurel (40.7% White), Highland (41.9% White), and North Laurel (27.1% White). Fulton is less White than neighboring Scaggsville (51.6% White).

Fulton's Black Population

579 residents of Fulton, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fulton is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Fulton ranks 212th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fulton's Black population has declined by an estimated 28.7%. Black residents' share of Fulton's population has decreased from 13.7% to 10.2%.

Fulton is less Black than neighboring Scaggsville (15.9% Black), Burtonsville (37.6% Black), West Laurel (15.1% Black), Highland (12.7% Black), and North Laurel (33.3% Black).

Fulton's Asian Population

1,610 residents of Fulton, or 28.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fulton is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Fulton ranks 6th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fulton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. Asian residents' share of Fulton's population has increased from 25.7% to 28.4%.

Fulton is more Asian than neighboring Scaggsville (17.4% Asian), Burtonsville (22.1% Asian), West Laurel (10.7% Asian), Highland (13.6% Asian), and North Laurel (17% Asian).

Fulton's Hispanic Population

161 residents of Fulton, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fulton is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Fulton ranks 288th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fulton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 43.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Fulton's population has decreased from 4.8% to 2.8%.

Fulton is less Hispanic than neighboring Scaggsville (8.5% Hispanic), Burtonsville (13.5% Hispanic), West Laurel (14.6% Hispanic), Highland (24.7% Hispanic), and North Laurel (17.1% Hispanic).

Fulton's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Fulton, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fulton is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Fulton ranks 145th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fulton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 32.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fulton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Fulton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Scaggsville (0.3% Native American/Other), and Highland (0% Native American/Other). Fulton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burtonsville (2.1% Native American/Other), West Laurel (3.6% Native American/Other), and North Laurel (1.5% Native American/Other).

Fulton's Multiracial Population

743 residents of Fulton, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fulton is higher than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Fulton ranks 45th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fulton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 87.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Fulton's population has increased from 6.7% to 13.1%.

Fulton is more Multiracial than neighboring Scaggsville (6.2% Multiracial), Burtonsville (3.5% Multiracial), Highland (7.2% Multiracial), and North Laurel (3.9% Multiracial). Fulton is less Multiracial than neighboring West Laurel (15.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.