Fulton, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Town of Fulton, Wisconsin
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Town hall
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Location in Rock County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Rock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.9 sq mi (85.3 km2) |
| • Land | 31.9 sq mi (82.6 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,580 |
| • Density | 99.0/sq mi (38.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-28075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583252 |
| Website | townoffulton.com |
The Town of Fulton is a place in Rock County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,580 people lived here. Some smaller communities like Fulton, Indianford, and Newville are also part of the town.
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Geography of Fulton
The Town of Fulton covers about 32.9 square miles (85.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 31.9 square miles (82.6 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.0 square mile (2.7 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
In 2000, there were 3,158 people living in the Town of Fulton. These people lived in 1,229 households. About 920 of these were families.
Who Lives in Fulton?
The people living in Fulton come from many different backgrounds. Most residents were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Fulton
The population of Fulton includes people of all ages. About 23.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13.0% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 41 years old.
Notable People from Fulton
Many interesting people have connections to the Town of Fulton.
- Ira B. Bradford was born in Fulton. He later became a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Hellen M. Brooks was an educator and also served as a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Lorenzo D. Harvey lived in Fulton. He was the Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin. This job involves overseeing public education in the state.
- Charles R. Van Hise was born in Fulton. He became the President of the University of Wisconsin.
Images for kids
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Fulton Congregational Church in the community of Fulton
See also
In Spanish: Fulton (Wisconsin) para niños
