South Fulton, TN Demographics

A map of South Fulton's Population by Race

South Fulton, Tennessee has an estimated population of 2,379, an increase from the 2,245 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.3% White, 24.0% Black, 6.4% Hispanic, 3.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Fulton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Fulton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Tennessee overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Fulton, that probability was 34.7% in 2020 and 49.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Fulton is ranked the 187th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 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). South Fulton was ranked the 190th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Fulton's White Population

1,578 residents of South Fulton, or 66.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Fulton is slightly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. South Fulton ranks 384th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fulton's White population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. White residents' share of South Fulton's population has decreased from 79.4% to 66.3%.

South Fulton is more White than neighboring Fulton (52.1% White). South Fulton is less White than neighboring Water Valley (80.3% White), Martin (71.1% White), Cayce (100% White), and Dukedom (100% White).

South Fulton's Black Population

571 residents of South Fulton, or 24.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Fulton is higher than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. South Fulton ranks 68th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fulton's Black population has grown by an estimated 73.0%. Black residents' share of South Fulton's population has increased from 14.7% to 24.0%.

South Fulton is more Black than neighboring Water Valley (0% Black), Martin (18.2% Black), Cayce (0% Black), and Dukedom (0% Black). South Fulton is less Black than neighboring Fulton (36.6% Black).

South Fulton's Asian Population

0 residents of South Fulton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Fulton is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. South Fulton ranks 365th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

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

South Fulton is less Asian than neighboring Martin (3.1% Asian).

South Fulton's Hispanic Population

153 residents of South Fulton, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Fulton is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. South Fulton ranks 396th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fulton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 337.1%. Hispanic residents' share of South Fulton's population has increased from 1.6% to 6.4%.

South Fulton is more Hispanic than neighboring Fulton (3.2% Hispanic), Water Valley (0% Hispanic), Martin (4.2% Hispanic), Cayce (0% Hispanic), and Dukedom (0% Hispanic).

South Fulton's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of South Fulton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Fulton is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. South Fulton ranks 270th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fulton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Fulton's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

South Fulton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fulton (2.4% Native American/Other), and Martin (0.2% Native American/Other).

South Fulton's Multiracial Population

76 residents of South Fulton, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Fulton is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. South Fulton ranks 257th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fulton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Multiracial residents' share of South Fulton's population has decreased from 3.7% to 3.2%.

South Fulton is more Multiracial than neighboring Cayce (0% Multiracial), and Dukedom (0% Multiracial). South Fulton is less Multiracial than neighboring Fulton (5.6% Multiracial), and Water Valley (19.7% 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.