Ohio

Fulton

42,713
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Fulton

Fulton, Ohio, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 7,781. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 42,713.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 7 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Fallen Timbers – Confederation Flight to Fort Miamis August 20 1794, Battle of Fallen Timbers – Main Action, Battle of Fallen Timbers — Rearguard Action, and 7 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202042,713
201042,698
200042,084
199038,498
198037,751
197033,071
196029,301
195025,580
194023,626
193023,477
192023,445
191023,914
190022,801
189022,023
188021,053
187017,789
186014,043
18507,781
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Fulton

Military engagements that took place in Fulton, Ohio.

Fallen Timbers – Confederation Flight to Fort Miamis August 20 1794
1794
Battle of Fallen Timbers – Main Action
1794
Battle of Fallen Timbers — Rearguard Action
1794
Battle of Fallen Timbers (Aug 1794)
1794
Battle of Fallen Timbers (Wayne 1794)
1794
Battle of Fallen Timbers – Legion Advance August 20 1794
1794
Battle of Fallen Timbers
1794

Historic places in Fulton

National Register of Historic Places listings in Fulton, Ohio.

Goll Homestead
Archbold
Fulton County Courthouse
Wauseon
Clement, George S., House
Wauseon
Jones-Read-Touvelle House
Wauseon
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Frequently asked about Fulton

When does Fulton first appear in the US census?
Fulton, Ohio first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 7,781.
What is the population of Fulton?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Fulton had a recorded population of 42,713.
Were any battles fought in Fulton?
7 documented military engagements took place in Fulton, including Fallen Timbers – Confederation Flight to Fort Miamis August 20 1794, Battle of Fallen Timbers – Main Action, Battle of Fallen Timbers — Rearguard Action.
How many historic places are in Fulton?
7 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Fulton, Ohio.
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