Fulton, MS Demographics

A map of Fulton's Population by Race

Fulton, Mississippi has an estimated population of 4,576, a less than 1% change from the 4,542 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.6% White, 15.0% Black, 4.8% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, 0.5% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi 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 39.4% in 2020 and 35.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fulton is ranked the 76th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 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 77th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fulton's White Population

3,596 residents of Fulton, or 78.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fulton is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Fulton ranks 116th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fulton's White population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of Fulton's population has increased from 75.7% to 78.6%.

Fulton is more White than neighboring Mantachie (74% White). Fulton is less White than neighboring Tremont (97.7% White), Mooreville (87.9% White), Smithville (94.5% White), and Kirkville (85.7% White).

Fulton's Black Population

688 residents of Fulton, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fulton is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Fulton ranks 299th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fulton's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.5%. Black residents' share of Fulton's population has decreased from 17.5% to 15.0%.

Fulton is more Black than neighboring Mantachie (2.8% Black), Tremont (0% Black), Mooreville (11.6% Black), Smithville (0% Black), and Kirkville (0% Black).

Fulton's Asian Population

0 residents of Fulton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fulton is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Fulton ranks 161st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fulton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Fulton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Fulton is less Asian than neighboring Mooreville (0.5% Asian), and Smithville (0.5% Asian).

Fulton's Hispanic Population

25 residents of Fulton, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fulton is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Fulton ranks 147th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fulton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 80.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Fulton's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.5%.

Fulton is more Hispanic than neighboring Tremont (0% Hispanic), Mooreville (0% Hispanic), and Smithville (0% Hispanic). Fulton is less Hispanic than neighboring Mantachie (10.6% Hispanic), and Kirkville (14.3% Hispanic).

Fulton's Native American/Other Population

47 residents of Fulton, or 1.0% 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 Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Fulton ranks 118th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fulton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 67.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fulton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Fulton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tremont (0% Native American/Other), Mooreville (0% Native American/Other), Smithville (0% Native American/Other), and Kirkville (0% Native American/Other). Fulton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mantachie (2.9% Native American/Other).

Fulton's Multiracial Population

220 residents of Fulton, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fulton is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Fulton ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fulton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 63.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Fulton's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.8%.

Fulton is more Multiracial than neighboring Tremont (2.3% Multiracial), Mooreville (0% Multiracial), and Kirkville (0% Multiracial). Fulton is less Multiracial than neighboring Mantachie (9.7% Multiracial), and Smithville (5% 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.