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Fulton, Kentucky
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Downtown Fulton
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Location of Fulton in Fulton County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Fulton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.98 sq mi (7.72 km2) |
| • Land | 2.89 sq mi (7.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,357 |
| • Estimate
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2,301 |
| • Density | 814.73/sq mi (314.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
42041
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| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-29566 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0492615 |
Fulton is a city located in Fulton County, Kentucky, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,357 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than in 2010.
Fulton was once known as the "Banana Capital of the World." This is because a very large amount of bananas imported into the U.S. used to travel through the city. Fulton is also part of a larger area called the Union City Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Fulton, Kentucky
The community of Fulton first had a post office in 1847. Back then, it was called "Pontotoc." The name changed to "Fulton" in 1861.
The state government officially recognized Fulton as a city in 1872. A railroad station called Fulton Station helped the city grow a lot.
Fulton: The Banana Capital of the World
The United Fruit Co., now known as Chiquita, used to ship bananas from South America. These bananas traveled by steamship to New Orleans. From there, they were loaded onto special railcars.
To keep the bananas fresh, large blocks of ice were placed in the railcars. Fulton had the only ice house on the train route heading north to Chicago. This meant trains carrying bananas had to stop in Fulton.
At the ice house, workers would add more ice to the railcars. This helped the bananas stay cold during their long journey. At one time, over 70% of all bananas eaten in the U.S. passed through Fulton!
From 1962 to 1992, Fulton celebrated its banana history with the International Banana Festival. A highlight of the festival was the world's largest banana pudding, weighing about 2,000 pounds! The festival has started again in recent years, and it still includes a contest for the biggest banana pudding.
Geography of Fulton
Fulton is located in the southeastern part of Fulton County. Its southern edge is the state border with Tennessee. Right across the border is the city of South Fulton, Tennessee.
The city covers a total area of about 7.6 square kilometers (2.9 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 7.4 square kilometers (2.8 square miles). A small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.09 square miles), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 826 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,818 | 120.1% | |
| 1900 | 2,860 | 57.3% | |
| 1910 | 2,575 | −10.0% | |
| 1920 | 3,415 | 32.6% | |
| 1930 | 3,502 | 2.5% | |
| 1940 | 3,308 | −5.5% | |
| 1950 | 3,224 | −2.5% | |
| 1960 | 3,265 | 1.3% | |
| 1970 | 3,250 | −0.5% | |
| 1980 | 3,137 | −3.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,078 | −1.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,775 | −9.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,445 | −11.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,357 | −3.6% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 2,301 | −5.9% | |
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Fulton's Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States Census counted 2,357 people living in Fulton. There were 1,004 households and 646 families in the city.
The census also looks at the different groups of people living in a city. Here's a look at the racial makeup of Fulton in 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage of Total |
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| White | 1,476 | 62.62% |
| Black or African American | 641 | 27.2% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.64% |
| Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.13% |
| Other/Mixed | 174 | 7.38% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 1.87% |
Transportation in Fulton
Train Service
Amtrak is the national passenger train system in the United States. Fulton is one of only four cities in Kentucky that has Amtrak train service.
The train station in Fulton is not monitored by staff. The City of New Orleans train route stops here. This train travels between New Orleans and Chicago.
Sports and Recreation
Fulton has a history with minor league baseball. The Fulton Railroaders baseball team played in different leagues between 1911 and 1955.
In 2005, the "Fulton Railroaders" name returned. Today, Fulton has a summer collegiate baseball team with the same name. They play their home games at Lohaus Field as part of the Ohio Valley League.
Education
Fulton has a public library. It is a branch of the Fulton County Public Library system.
See also
In Spanish: Fulton (Kentucky) para niños
