Fulton, Kentucky

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Fulton, Kentucky
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Fulton, Kentucky


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Kentucky
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Fulton
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area_total_km2 = 7.3
area_land_km2 = 7.3
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area_total_sq_mi = 2.8
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 2775
population_density_km2 = 379.5
population_density_sq_mi = 983.0

timezone = Central (CST)
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elevation_m = 110
elevation_ft = 361
latd = 36 |latm = 30 |lats = 33 |latNS = N
longd = 88 |longm = 52 |longs = 44 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 42041
area_code = 270
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blank_info = 21-29566
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Fulton is a city in Fulton County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,775 at the 2000 census. It was once known as the "Banana Capital of the World" because 70% of imported bananas to the U.S. used to be shipped there [http://www.prx.org/pieces/16882] . U.S. Route 51 runs through the center of downtown.

Fulton is part of the Union City, TN–KY Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Fulton is located at coor dms|36|30|33|N|88|52|44|W|city (36.509156, -88.878768)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km²), of which, 2.8 square miles (7.3 km²) of it is land and 0.35% is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 2,775 people, 1,225 households, and 753 families residing in the city. The population density was 983.0 people per square mile (379.9/km²). There were 1,388 housing units at an average density of 491.7/sq mi (190.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 67.35% White, 29.41% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 0.86% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.44% of the population.

There were 1,225 households out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.1% were married couples living together, 21.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 75.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,345, and the median income for a family was $27,625. Males had a median income of $26,029 versus $21,696 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,260. About 22.4% of families and 24.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.2% of those under age 18 and 17.3% of those age 65 or over.

Rail Transportation

Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides service to Fulton. Fulton is one of only four cities in Kentucky provided passenger rail service by Amtrak. The station is unmonitored and served by the City of New Orleans route running between New Orleans and Chicago.

Points of Interest

Fulton is home to the Fulton Railroaders, a team in the KIT League, a minor league baseball league. The Railroaders play their home games in Lohaus Field.

References

[1001 Things You Didn't Know You Wanted to Know by Anna Mantzaris]

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