Fulton, Kansas facts for kids
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Fulton, Kansas
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Location within Bourbon County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Incorporated | 1884 |
| Named for | Fulton, Illinois |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 165 |
| • Density | 868/sq mi (330/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66738
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-24925 |
| GNIS ID | 2394835 |
Fulton is a small city located in Bourbon County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 165 people lived there.
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A Look at Fulton's Past
Fulton started out with a different name: Osaga. It was founded in 1869. Later, in 1878, its name was changed to Fulton. The city was named after another city called Fulton, Illinois. A post office was also set up in Osaga in 1869.
Where is Fulton?
Fulton is found right next to the Little Osage River. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.19 square miles (0.50 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Fulton?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 263 | — | |
| 1890 | 506 | 92.4% | |
| 1900 | 424 | −16.2% | |
| 1910 | 416 | −1.9% | |
| 1920 | 411 | −1.2% | |
| 1930 | 393 | −4.4% | |
| 1940 | 309 | −21.4% | |
| 1950 | 243 | −21.4% | |
| 1960 | 207 | −14.8% | |
| 1970 | 213 | 2.9% | |
| 1980 | 194 | −8.9% | |
| 1990 | 191 | −1.5% | |
| 2000 | 184 | −3.7% | |
| 2010 | 163 | −11.4% | |
| 2020 | 165 | 1.2% | |
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Fulton's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 165 people living in Fulton. There were 51 households and 32 families. The city had about 859 people per square mile (332 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people (about 79%) were white. About 1% were black, and less than 1% were Native American. About 14% of the people were from two or more races. Around 12% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 23.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (43.1%) were married couples. About 23.5% of households had only one person living there. The average household had 2.8 people.
The median age in Fulton was 33.5 years old. About 32% of the people were under 18. About 13% were 65 years or older.
Fulton's Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 163 people living in Fulton. There were 63 households and 45 families. The population density was about 858 people per square mile (331 people per square kilometer).
Most people (90.2%) were white. About 0.6% were African American, and 3.7% were Native American. About 5.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 34.9% of households had children under 18. Nearly half (49.2%) were married couples living together. About 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals.
The median age in the city was 40.5 years. About 22.7% of residents were under 18. About 14.1% were 65 years or older.
Education in Fulton
Students in Fulton attend schools in the Fort Scott USD 234 public school district. Fulton used to have its own high school, called Fulton High School, but it is now closed.
See also
In Spanish: Fulton (Kansas) para niños
