Fulton County GIS Maps
Fulton County, Kentucky, has 6,515 residents and covers 205.9 square miles. The population declined 4.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Fulton County is 21075.
Hickman is the county's largest population center. Fulton County also includes 2 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 13 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Fulton County Trends
- Population
- 6,515▾
- Median Home Value
- $78,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 904▾
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Fulton County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Fulton County Population
Fulton County had 6,515 residents in 2020. That was 4.4% lower than in 2010. Fulton County had 1,237 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 32 people per square mile. Two of the county's most populated postal areas are Fulton and Hickman.
Population Trend in Fulton County KY
Fulton County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Fulton County Zip Codes
Fulton County has 2 zip codes. Two of the county's most populated zip codes are Fulton (42041) and Hickman (42050). Fulton is the largest zip by population, with about 4,267 residents or 65% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 115% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Fulton County KY
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42041 | Fulton | 4,267 | ▾ -7.8% |
| 42050 | Hickman | 3,229 | ▾ -0.8% |
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Fulton County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Fulton County Demographics
Fulton County has a median age of 41.2, which makes the county a little older than Kentucky overall. About 21.8% of residents are under 18, while 20.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.9% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 17.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Fulton County KY
Median Age
41.2
Under 18
21.8%
Age 65+
20.9%
Bachelor's+
17.3%
Fulton County School Districts
Fulton County is served by 3 public school districts with 904 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Fulton County, Fulton Independent and School District Not Defined. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Fulton County KY
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County School District | 611 | 67.6% | ▾ -0.3% |
| Fulton Independent School District | 293 | 32.4% | — 0% |
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Fulton County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Fulton County Housing & Real Estate
Fulton County has a median home value of $78,100 and a median gross rent of $542. About 64% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kentucky median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $161,250 and homes spent about 123 days on the market.
Fulton County Housing Mix
Fulton County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Fulton County Housing Trends
Fulton County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Fulton County, KY
Fulton County has 323 business listings across 167 categories. The largest categories in Fulton County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (31, 9.6%), Landmark And Historical Building (13, 4.0%), and Baptist Church (11, 3.4%). The full Fulton County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Fulton County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Fulton County, KY
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 31 | 9.6% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 13 | 4.0% |
| Baptist Church | 11 | 3.4% |
| Gas Stations | 11 | 3.4% |
| Discount Store | 7 | 2.2% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 6 | 1.9% |
| Elementary School | 6 | 1.9% |
| Public And Government Association | 6 | 1.9% |
| Liquor Store | 5 | 1.5% |
| Grocery Stores | 5 | 1.5% |
Fulton County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Changes Rehabilitation | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Fulton |
| Mississippi River Trails, Kentucky | Active Life | Hickman |
| Red Streets Media | Advertising Agency | Fulton |
| Southern FS Western KY & TN | Agricultural Service | Hickman |
| Cargill | Agriculture | Hickman |
| Fulton Airport | Airport | Fulton |
| KenTenn EMS | Ambulance And Ems Services | Fulton |
| The Keg Bar & Grill | American Restaurants | Fulton |
| Mc Leary Country Kennels | Animal Shelters | Fulton |
| We Three Labs Design | Arts And Crafts | Fulton |
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Fulton County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Fulton County Basemaps
Fulton County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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