Fulton, MO

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2021 Population
12,691
0.0394% 1-year decline
US Senator
N/AJosh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
N/AEric Schmitt
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
34.3
5.86% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
14.4%
7.4% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$51,855
9.5% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$134,300
9.99% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
4,294
3.77% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Fulton, MO had a population of 12.7k people with a median age of 34.3 and a median household income of $51,855. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Fulton, MO declined from 12,696 to 12,691, a −0.0394% decrease and its median household income grew from $47,356 to $51,855, a 9.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fulton, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.89%), White (Hispanic) (1.88%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.44%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.22%).

None of the households in Fulton, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.3% of the residents in Fulton, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fulton, MO are William Woods University (670 degrees awarded in 2021) and Westminster College (170 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Fulton, MO was $134,300, and the homeownership rate was 50.4%.

Most people in Fulton, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Fulton, MO was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Fulton, MO is home to a population of 12.7k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.09% of Fulton, MO residents were born outside of the country (265 people).

In 2021, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.9k people) in Fulton, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 239 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.3%
2021 Citizenship
99.5%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of Fulton, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Fulton, MO was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fulton, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    10.9k ± 380
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1k ± 276
  3. White (Hispanic)
    239 ± 269
2.73%
Hispanic Population
347 people

In 2021, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.9k people) in Fulton, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 239 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.73% of the people in Fulton, MO are hispanic (347 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    38,663 ± 4,812 people
  2. India
    21,758 ± 3,615 people
  3. China
    18,328 ± 3,319 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 38,663 Missouri residents, followed by India with 21,758 and China with 18,328.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.09%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
265 people
1.55%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
197 people

As of 2021, 2.09% of Fulton, MO residents (265 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fulton, MO was 1.55%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    230 ± 103
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    133 ± 111
  3. World War II
    45 ± 35

Fulton, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.73 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Fulton, MO employs 4.29k people. The largest industries in Fulton, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (717 people), Educational Services (606 people), and Retail Trade (574 people), and the highest paying industries are Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($60,382), Construction ($53,429), and Utilities ($48,750).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,079. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

4.29k
2021 Value
± 522
3.77%
1 Year growth
± 16.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fulton, MO grew at a rate of 3.77%, from 4.14k employees to 4.29k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fulton, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (559 people), Production Occupations (441 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (431 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fulton, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

4.29k
2021 Value
± 522
3.77%
1 Year growth
± 16.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fulton, MO grew at a rate of 3.77%, from 4.14k employees to 4.29k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fulton, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (717 people), Educational Services (606 people), and Retail Trade (574 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fulton, MO, though some of these residents may live in Fulton, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$31,300
Median earning men ± $3,845
$28,168
Median earning women ± $5,645

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Construction ($53,768), Public Administration ($43,182), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,266).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,148), Public Administration ($55,515), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,595).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $32.3B
  2. $30.8B
  3. $30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B
2020 Value in Missouri
$614B
Projected 2050 Value in Missouri
103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $24.9B
  2. $14.6B
  3. $14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Missouri

N/AJosh Hawley
Senator from Missouri1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
N/AEric Schmitt
Senator from Missouri3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Fulton, MO awarded 840 degrees. The student population of Fulton, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 989 male students and 1,402 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fulton, MO are White (692 and 84.4%), followed by Black or African American (38 and 4.63%), Unknown (33 and 4.02%), and Hispanic or Latino (19 and 2.32%).

The largest universities in Fulton, MO by number of degrees awarded are William Woods University (670 and 79.8%) and Westminster College (170 and 20.2%).

The most popular majors in Fulton, MO are General Educational Leadership & Administration (201 and 23.9%), General Business Administration & Management (126 and 15%), and Superintendency & Educational System Administration (85 and 10.1%).

The median tuition cost in Fulton, MO for private four year colleges is $27,570.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Fulton, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,391 (41.4% men and 58.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,391 students enrolled in Fulton, MO, 41.4% men and 58.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,865 records, of which 60.3% were women and 39.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 62 degree-majors awarded
  2. 133 degree-majors awarded
  3. 85 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Fulton, MO was Curriculum & Instruction with 62 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 670 degrees awarded
  2. 170 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was William Woods University with 670 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 291 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fulton, MO, which is 0.53 times less than the 549 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 692 degrees mean that there were 18.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 38 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($27,570) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,857) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.644% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.544% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (844k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Fulton, MO was $134,300 in 2021, which is 0.548 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $122,100 to $134,300, a 9.99% increase. The homeownership rate in Fulton, MO is 50.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Fulton, MO have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fulton, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Fulton, MO is $51,855. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Fulton, MO was Census Tract 705 with a value of $73,156, followed by Census Tract 701 and Census Tract 702, with respective values of $63,626 and $60,660.

Property

$134,300
Median Property Value 2021
±$18,011
$1,746
Median Property Taxes
±$313

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fulton, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

50.4%
Homeownership
2021
69.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 50.4% of the housing units in Fulton, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.6%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 705
  2. Census Tract 701
  3. Census Tract 702

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Fulton, MO was Census Tract 705 with a value of $73,156, followed by Census Tract 701 and Census Tract 702, with respective values of $63,626 and $60,660.

The following map shows all of the places in Fulton, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$51,855
Median Household Income
± $3,432
3.46k
Number of Households
± 455

In 2021, the median household income of the 3.46k households in Fulton, MO grew to $51,855 from the previous year's value of $47,356.

The following chart displays the households in Fulton, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Fulton, MO is from Missouri.
0.457
2021 Wage GINI in Missouri
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (75.1%)
  2. Carpooled (8.5%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.9%)

In 2021, 75.1% of workers in Fulton, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.5%) and those who worked at home (6.9%).

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Commute Time

19.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fulton, MO have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.96% of the workforce in Fulton, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Fulton, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fulton, MO have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fulton, MO (1.31k out of 9.08k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fulton, MO is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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87% of the population of Fulton, MO has health coverage, with 44.9% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 9.64% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 3.02% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Callaway County, MO see 2632 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.53% increase from the previous year (2494 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4081 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 541 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,632 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Callaway County, MO

Primary care physicians in Callaway County, MO see an average of 2,632 patients per year. This represents a 5.53% increase from the previous year (2,494 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Callaway County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 25.4% between 18 and 34 years, 34% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.7% were men and 56.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

13%
Uninsured
44.9%
Employer Coverage
15%
Medicaid
9.64%
Medicare
14.5%
Non-Group
3.02%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fulton, MO grew by 1.14% from 12.8% to 13%.

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