Fulton, Arkansas facts for kids
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Fulton, Arkansas
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| Town of Fulton | |
Location of Fulton in Hempstead County, Arkansas.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Hempstead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 115 |
| • Density | 646.07/sq mi (249.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71838
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-25360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406531 |
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Fulton is a small town located in Hempstead County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 115 people lived there.
Fulton is part of the Hope area. The town is named after Robert Fulton, who was famous for inventing the steamboat.
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Where is Fulton Located?
Fulton is found where Arkansas Highway 355 and Interstate 30 meet. It sits on the north bank of the Red River of the South.
The town covers a total area of about 0.2 square miles (0.52 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Fulton?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 374 | — | |
| 1890 | 337 | −9.9% | |
| 1900 | 504 | 49.6% | |
| 1910 | 647 | 28.4% | |
| 1920 | 543 | −16.1% | |
| 1930 | 593 | 9.2% | |
| 1940 | 485 | −18.2% | |
| 1950 | 385 | −20.6% | |
| 1960 | 309 | −19.7% | |
| 1970 | 323 | 4.5% | |
| 1980 | 326 | 0.9% | |
| 1990 | 269 | −17.5% | |
| 2000 | 245 | −8.9% | |
| 2010 | 201 | −18.0% | |
| 2020 | 115 | −42.8% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 245 people living in Fulton. These people made up 95 households and 68 families.
Most of the people in Fulton were White (about 56%), and a large number were Black or African American (about 43%). A very small number were Native American or from two or more races. About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Fulton in 2000 was 39 years old. About 25.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
Schools in Fulton
Fulton is part of the Hope School District. Students in Fulton attend schools within this district, including Hope High School.
Famous People from Fulton
- Robert Shaw: He was born in Fulton and later became a politician in Illinois.
- William Shaw: He was also born in Fulton and served as a state legislator in Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: Fulton (Arkansas) para niños
