Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Fulton, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

378

Median Agei

40.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

99.2%375

Two or More

0.8%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.8%16

High School Diploma

35.4%98

Some College (<1 yr)

2.2%6

Some College (1+ yr)

9.7%27

Associate's Degree

15.5%43

Bachelor's Degree

10.8%30

Master's Degree

1.4%4

HS or Higher

80.9%

BA or Higher

12.3%

Graduate+

1.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$125,000

Median Renti

$850

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.6%112

Renter-Occupied

19.4%27

Total Units

159

Homeownership

80.6%

Vacancy Rate

12.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.3%16

$50K–$100K

20.5%23

$100K–$150K

25.9%29

$150K–$200K

22.3%25

$200K–$300K

15.2%17

$300K–$500K

1.8%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

11.9%19

2000–2009

24.5%39

1980–1989

9.4%15

1970–1979

5%8

1960–1969

3.8%6

1950–1959

5.7%9

1940–1949

2.5%4

1939 or earlier

37.1%59

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.9%111

Electricity

16.5%23

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%3

Wood

1.4%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,125

Mean Household Incomei

$66,941

Per Capita Incomei

$25,964

Poverty Ratei

12.4%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

183

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%4

$10K–$15K

7.9%11

$15K–$20K

3.6%5

$20K–$25K

2.9%4

$25K–$30K

1.4%2

$30K–$35K

3.6%5

$35K–$40K

12.9%18

$40K–$45K

7.2%10

$45K–$50K

8.6%12

$50K–$60K

2.2%3

$60K–$75K

12.9%18

$75K–$100K

15.1%21

$100K–$125K

6.5%9

$125K–$150K

2.9%4

$150K–$200K

8.6%12

$200K+

0.7%1

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

177

Avg. Commutei

28.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

177

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

26(8.9% of civilian adults)