Fulton County, KY population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Fulton County decreased by 1,357. In this period, the peak population was 7,762 in the year 2001. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7,695 | - | - |
| 2001 | 7,762 | 67 | 0.87% |
| 2002 | 7,579 | -183 | -2.36% |
| 2003 | 7,452 | -127 | -1.68% |
| 2004 | 7,302 | -150 | -2.01% |
| 2005 | 7,122 | -180 | -2.47% |
| 2006 | 6,902 | -220 | -3.09% |
| 2007 | 6,895 | -7 | -0.10% |
| 2008 | 6,986 | 91 | 1.32% |
| 2009 | 6,832 | -154 | -2.20% |
| 2010 | 6,797 | -35 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 6,739 | -58 | -0.85% |
| 2012 | 6,557 | -182 | -2.70% |
| 2013 | 6,381 | -176 | -2.68% |
| 2014 | 6,259 | -122 | -1.91% |
| 2015 | 6,259 | - | - |
| 2016 | 6,181 | -78 | -1.25% |
| 2017 | 6,151 | -30 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 6,049 | -102 | -1.66% |
| 2019 | 5,989 | -60 | -0.99% |
| 2020 | 6,511 | 522 | 8.72% |
| 2021 | 6,487 | -24 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 6,371 | -116 | -1.79% |
| 2023 | 6,338 | -33 | -0.52% |
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Fulton County, KY population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Fulton County's population decreased by 898 (11.67%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Fulton County's population decreased by 286 (4.21%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Fulton County's population decreased by 173 (2.66%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Fulton County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 6,338.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fulton County's population peaked in year 2001 at 7,762.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Fulton County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 5,989.
Fulton County, KY annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Fulton County grew year by year for 3 years and declined for 19 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Fulton County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.77% per year. Overall the population shrank 17.63% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Fulton County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.77% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Fulton County population grew the most, with an increase of 522 people (a 8.72% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 Fulton County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 220 people (a 3.09% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Fulton County, KY population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Fulton County's population decreased by 149 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 116 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 33 (0.52%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Fulton County, KY changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Fulton County decreased by 43 (0.67%). The population was highest at 6,511 in the year 2020 and lowest at 5,989 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.03%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)