Fulton County, Arkansas
Fulton County: County in Arkansas, United States
About
Fulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,245 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,381 inhabitants. Its county seat is Salem. The county was created 182 years ago in 1842.

Quick Facts about Fulton County
Population : | 12,381 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Arkansas (United States) |
Different from : | Fulton County, Fulton County, Fulton County, Fulton County, Fulton County, Fulton County, Fulton County |
Area : | 1607 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.3% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.7% |
Named for : | William S. Fulton |
Capital : | Salem |
Establishment : | December 12, 1842 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 2/23/2025 - 4:08:53 AM |
Density : | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 1.1% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Fulton County is located at 36°22'54"N 91°49'6"W (36.3816700, -91.8182400). It has 6 neighbors: Baxter County, Izard County, Sharp County, Howell County, Oregon County and Ozark County.
Fulton County map
The largest city of Fulton County is Salem with a population of 1,655. Other cities include, Mammoth Spring population 940 and Viola population 356. See all Fulton County cities & populated places.
Fulton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fulton County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Salem | 1,655 | City in Arkansas, United States |
Mammoth Spring | 940 | City in Arkansas, USA |
Viola | 356 | Human settlement in Fulton County, Arkansas, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Fulton County
Fulton County has 6 neighbours.
- Baxter County county in Arkansas, United States
- Izard County county in Arkansas, United States of America
- Sharp County county in Arkansas, United States
- Howell County county in Missouri, United States
- Oregon County county in Missouri, United States
- Ozark County county in Missouri, United States
Demographics
The population of Fulton County increased by 1.1% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 12,245 | - | census |
2011 | 12,240 | -0.04% | estimation process |
2012 | 12,169 | -0.58% | estimation process |
2013 | 12,170 | 0.01% | estimation process |
2014 | 12,081 | -0.74% | estimation process |
2015 | 12,138 | 0.47% | estimation process |
2016 | 12,099 | -0.32% | estimation process |
2017 | 12,131 | 0.26% | estimation process |
2018 | 12,308 | 1.44% | estimation process |
2019 | 12,477 | 1.35% | estimation process |
2020 | 12,381 | -0.78% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Fulton County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 1,077,402 people.
- Fulton County , New York county in New York, United States with a population of 52,812 people.
- Fulton County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 41,889 people.
- Fulton County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 33,690 people.
- Fulton County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 20,018 people.
- Fulton County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 14,501 people.
- Fulton County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 5,952 people.
Arkansas Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Pulaski County | 392,980 | County in Arkansas, United States |
Benton County | 288,774 | County in Arkansas, United States |
Washington County | 243,216 | County in Arkansas, United States |
Little Rock | 197,866 | The capital of Arkansas. |
Sebastian County | 127,590 | County in Arkansas, United States |
Faulkner County | 126,919 | County in Arkansas, United States |
Saline County | 123,968 | County in Arkansas, United States |
Craighead County | 112,245 | County in Arkansas, United States |
Garland County | 99,789 | County in Arkansas, United States |
Fayetteville | 89,576 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
Fort Smith | 87,764 | The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas. |
Springdale | 81,115 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
Jonesboro | 79,859 | The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas. |
White County | 78,729 | County in Arkansas, United States |
Lonoke County | 73,921 | County in Arkansas, United States |
Rogers | 70,522 | The fourth most populous city in Arkansas. |