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Fulton, MS
City in Itawamba County, Mississippi.
Population
4,576
Land area
8.5sq mi
People per sq mi
539
ZIP codes
0
Fulton and its ZIP codes
Fulton at a glance
- Fulton is about 8.6 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 76th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $52,727 a year, 7% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,600 (7% below Mississippi) and median rent is $679 a month.
Local data for Fulton, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fulton, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,727
Poverty rate
18.7%
Median home value
$158,600
Median rent
$679/mo
Homeownership
66.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.6%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (393), German Americans (210), Italian Americans (115).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Itawamba County. PPP loans are for Fulton.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,410
5,986 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,473
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$167M
FY 2026, $6,995 per person
How people get to work
Fulton, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.2%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fulton, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
420
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
61.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fulton, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Fulton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MantachieTown | 6.4 mi | 4.3 |
| TremontTown | 9.4 mi | 4.9 |
| MoorevilleCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.8 |
| KirkvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| SmithvilleTown | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| PlantersvilleTown | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| MariettaTown | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| NettletonCity | 18 mi | 4 |
| SaltilloCity | 18 mi | 9.5 |
| TupeloCity | 19 mi | 64.4 |
| VeronaCity | 19 mi | 3.7 |
| GuntownTown | 19 mi | 6.4 |
| Red Bay, ALCity | 20 mi | 9.8 |
| ShannonTown | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| GoldenTown | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| HatleyTown | 20 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fulton, MS in?
- Fulton is in Itawamba County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Fulton, MS?
- About 4,576 people live in Fulton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fulton?
- Nearby places include Mantachie (6.4 mi), Tremont (9.4 mi), Mooreville (9.7 mi), Kirkville (13 mi), Smithville (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023