Fulton County, Arkansas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 56th-largest in Arkansas
The population of Fulton County, Arkansas is 12,239 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 56th-largest county in Arkansas. The median household income is $38,941, the median home value is $107,200, and the median age is 48.6.
The population of Fulton County has grown 2.8% since 2010 (12,210 → 12,546), a +0.19% annualized rate.
12,239
Population
+0.19%
Annual growth
20
People / sq mi
$38,941
Median Income
$107,200
Median Home Value
Fulton County covers 618 sq mi of land at 19.8 people per square mile.
About Fulton County, AR
Fulton County is a county in Arkansas with a population of 12,239. It ranks #56 among counties in Arkansas by population. The median age is 48.6, older than the national median. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
The median household income in Fulton County is $38,941, below the US median of $74,580. 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $107,200, with monthly rent averaging $596. The homeownership rate of 84.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Fulton County reflects 15.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 27.8 minutes each way.
Fulton County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Fulton County had a population of 12,210 in 2010 and 12,546 in 2024, a 2.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,546 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.20%.
12,546
Population (2024)
12,210
Population (2010)
12,546
Peak (2024)
0.20%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,210 |
| 2011 | 12,236 |
| 2012 | 12,170 |
| 2013 | 12,175 |
| 2014 | 12,090 |
| 2015 | 12,149 |
| 2016 | 12,112 |
| 2017 | 12,147 |
| 2018 | 12,351 |
| 2019 | 12,516 |
| 2020 | 12,051 |
| 2021 | 12,137 |
| 2022 | 12,354 |
| 2023 | 12,422 |
| 2024 | 12,546 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
48.6
Median Age
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Male
25.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.3% · Seniors (65+): 25.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $38,941$-19,832 vs state |
| Mean household income | $54,372 |
| Per-capita income | $23,128 |
| Poverty rate | 10.6%-0.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 42.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Fulton County is professional & business services, accounting for 30.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
3.7%
Carpool
79.3%
Public transit
6.3%
Work from home
27.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$107,200$-68,100 vs state
Median home value
$596
Median rent
84.7%
Homeownership rate
6,218
Total housing units
77.3%
Occupied
22.7%
Vacant
15.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
88.6%
With health insurance
87.0%
With broadband internet
47.4%
Foreign-born
8.8%
Veterans (18+)
26.8%
With a disability
99.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
87.7%
High School+
15.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fulton County, Arkansas has a population of 12,239 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 56th-largest county in Arkansas. Population density is 20 people per square mile.
The population of Fulton County has grown 2.8% since 2010 (12,210 → 12,546), a +0.19% annualized rate.
The median household income in Fulton County, Arkansas is $38,941, with mean (average) household income of $54,372 and per-capita income of $23,128. 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Fulton County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.9%), Hispanic or Latino (4.3%), Black or African American (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Fulton County, Arkansas is 48.6 years. Residents are 50.9% female and 49.1% male.
The median home value in Fulton County is $107,200 and median monthly rent is $596. 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,218 total housing units, 22.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Fulton County, Arkansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 30.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.
Little Rock is among the largest cities associated with Fulton County, Arkansas, with a population of 202,739.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.