Fulton County, Arkansas

AR · FIPS 05049 Republican

Located in Arkansas, Fulton County has a population of 12,302 residents and a median age of 47.6 years, making it the #2,336 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 18.0%. The median home value is $113,800, and the median household income is $42,241, which is 44% below the national median.

12,302
Population
#2,336 of 3,222
$42,241
Median Income
-43.8% #3,021 of 3,222
47.6 years
Median Age
+22.4% #391 of 3,222
18.0%
Poverty Rate
+43.0% #2,457 of 3,222

Demographics

Fulton County has a population of 12,302, making it the #2,336 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.6 years, which is 22.4% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.4%
Native Born
0.6%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Fulton County is $42,241, ranking #3,021 out of 3,222 counties — 43.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.0% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.

Income#3,021
$42,241
-43.8%
vs nation
6th percentile
Per Capita#3,021
$23,947
-42.0%
vs nation
6th percentile
Poverty#2,457
18.0%
+43.0%
vs nation
24th percentile
Unemployment#1,732
4.6%
-13.4%
vs nation
46th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Fulton County is $113,800 (-59.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $626/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.7%.

Home Value#2,787
$113,800
-59.6%
vs nation
13th percentile
Rent#2,998
$626
-46.2%
vs nation
7th percentile
Homeownership#138
84.7%
+31.5%
vs nation
96th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Fulton County, 16.0% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 52.6% below the national average, ranking #2,677 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.0% −52.6% vs nation
Rank #2,677 of 3,222
17th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Fulton County is 72.8 years. 28.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#2,302
72.8
-3.2%
vs nation
25th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#3,013
28.4%
+45.2%
vs nation
4th percentile
Diabetes#2,719
13.7%
+23.1%
vs nation
14th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#2,595
41.2%
+10.4%
vs nation
18th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#3,038
6.8
+20.2%
vs nation
3th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#3,044
5.8
+29.2%
vs nation
3th percentile
Uninsured Rate#1,539
9.3%
-11.5%
vs nation
51th percentile
Physical Inactivity#3,080
37.5%
+42.1%
vs nation
2th percentile
Food Insecurity#2,845
19.1%
+32.6%
vs nation
10th percentile

Substance Use

26.2% of adults in Fulton County smoke , 39.0% are obese , and 17.5% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#3,071
26.2%
+45.9%
vs nation
2th percentile
Adult Obesity#1,744
39.0%
+2.9%
vs nation
45th percentile
Excessive Drinking#685
17.5%
-12.1%
vs nation
78th percentile

Safety

The suicide rate is 26.5 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 31.5 per 100,000.

Suicide Rate#2,172
26.5
+34.2%
vs nation
15th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#2,184
27.6
+54.3%
vs nation
11th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#2,473
31.5
+55.4%
vs nation
12th percentile

Families & Children

24.9% of children in Fulton County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 27.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#2,190
27.9
+27.6%
vs nation
27th percentile
Child Poverty#2,492
24.9%
+31.1%
vs nation
21th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Fulton County is 52.7%. The mean commute time is 30.6 min, which is 10.9% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
52.7% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
30.6 min +10.9% vs nation
Rank #781 of 3,222
76th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Fulton County voted Republican with a margin of 62.1%. The vote was 18% Dem / 80.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.9 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +62.1%
18% 80.1%
Dem 5,043 votes Rep
2020 REP +57.2%
20.2% 77.4%
Dem 5,119 votes Rep
2016 REP +50.6%
22.5% 73.1%
Dem 4,744 votes Rep
2012 REP +33.1%
32.1% 65.2%
Dem 4,522 votes Rep
2008 REP +18.9%
38.9% 57.8%
Dem 4,676 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Fulton County, Arkansas

Fulton County, Arkansas has a total population of 12,302, making it the 2,336th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fulton County is 47.6 years, which is 22.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Fulton County is $42,241, which ranks #3,021 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 43.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.

The median home value in Fulton County is $113,800, 59.6% below the national median. Renters in Fulton County pay a median gross rent of $626 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Fulton County, 16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.6 min.

Fulton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.9%).

All data for Fulton County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.