Fulton County Public RecordsKentucky

As of the 2020 Census, Fulton County, KY, has a population of approximately 6,515. The median age is 43.3 years, with 49% male and 51% female residents. Racially, the county is 76.5% White, 19.3% Black or African American, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% Asian, and 2.5% identifying as two or more races. The population has been declining slightly over recent years, reflecting broader rural trends in Kentucky.

Fulton County, Kentucky, had 3,670 registered voters for the 2022 general election. The county hosts primary, general, and special elections, with major parties being Democratic and Republican, and a small percentage registered as "Other." In 2022, turnout was 40.8%, with Republicans winning most local offices. There are 6 polling locations, including the Courthouse and South Fulton Community Center. The County Clerk administers elections with paper ballots and optical scan equipment. Recent issues include rural polling access and aging equipment. Party registration is 53% Democratic, 44% Republican, 3% Other.

Fulton County, KY has one public high school—Fulton County High School—and one private school, with about 85% of residents holding a high school diploma and around 8% having a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety initiatives have resulted in below-average incident rates. The high school scores near state averages on standardized tests, with a graduation rate of approximately 93%. Adult education is available through local and regional programs. Educational offerings include career and technical education, dual-credit courses, and extracurricular clubs to support diverse student interests and readiness for post-secondary education.

As of 2023, Fulton County, KY, had an employment rate of approximately 53.7%. The largest industries are health care and social assistance (22%), manufacturing (16%), and retail trade (13%). Major occupation types include production (21%), office/administrative support (16%), and sales (11%). The majority (81%) of employed residents commute by car, with an average commute time of 18 minutes; about 62% work within the county, while others travel to nearby Tennessee or Kentucky counties for employment.

Fulton County, KY, features a homeownership rate of about 70%, with rental occupancy around 30%. The median home value is approximately $80,000, while median rent is near $600 per month. Property values have remained relatively stable, with slight annual increases under 2%. Housing types include primarily single-family homes and some multi-family units, especially in the towns of Fulton and Hickman. Neighborhoods are small and close-knit. Property taxes are modest, averaging around 0.82% of assessed value, making the area affordable for both owners and renters.

Fulton County, KY, reports a relatively low crime rate compared to state and national averages. In 2022, the county recorded approximately 120 total criminal incidents, including 15 violent crimes and 105 property crimes, resulting in a crime rate of about 1,200 per 100,000 residents. Law enforcement agencies effectively track and report incidents through Kentucky State Police statistics. Overall, residents experience a higher sense of safety, though property crimes are more prevalent than violent crimes. Ongoing community policing efforts support continued crime reduction in the area.