Fulton, Ohio facts for kids
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Fulton, Ohio
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Village
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Vineyard Church in Fulton
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Location of Fulton, Ohio
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Location of Fulton in Morrow County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Morrow |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 250 |
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249 |
| • Density | 1,524.39/sq mi (589.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43321
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-29050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398930 |
Fulton is a small village located in Morrow County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 250 people lived there. Fulton is situated just south of Mount Gilead, which is the main town and county seat of Morrow County.
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History of Fulton
Fulton began to grow when a railroad line was built to reach stone quarries nearby. This helped transport goods and people. A post office was opened in Fulton in 1881, which was an important step for the community to connect with other places.
Geography of Fulton
Fulton is considered part of Central Ohio. The village is quite small in terms of its land area. According to the United States Census Bureau, Fulton covers a total area of about 0.42 square kilometers (or 0.16 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
The population of Fulton has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the village during different census counts:
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| 1950 | 269 | — | |
| 1960 | 292 | 8.6% | |
| 1970 | 377 | 29.1% | |
| 1980 | 378 | 0.3% | |
| 1990 | 325 | −14.0% | |
| 2000 | 264 | −18.8% | |
| 2010 | 258 | −2.3% | |
| 2020 | 250 | −3.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 249 | −3.5% | |
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Fulton's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Fulton had 258 residents. There were 105 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of the people living in Fulton were White. A small number of residents were from other races or a mix of two or more races. About 1.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Fulton in 2010 was about 35.7 years old. About 27.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means many young people and families lived in the village. The population was almost evenly split between males (46.9%) and females (53.1%).
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