Pennsylvania

Fulton

14,556
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Fulton

Fulton, Pennsylvania, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 7,567. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 14,556.

Its recorded population peaked at 14,845 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 2 percent.

On the ground today, 8 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Raid on Great Cove (PA, 1755), Raid on Great Cove (PA, 1763), Pontiac's War: Pennsylvania Frontier Raids (1763), and 7 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202014,556
201014,845
200014,261
199013,837
198012,842
197010,776
196010,597
195010,387
194010,673
19309,231
19209,617
19109,703
19009,924
189010,137
188010,149
18709,360
18609,131
18507,567
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, Pennsylvania.

Raid on Great Cove (PA, 1755)
1755
Raid on Great Cove (PA, 1763)
1763
Pontiac's War: Pennsylvania Frontier Raids (1763)
1763
McConnellsburg PA Skirmish (June 29, 1863)
1863
Gettysburg Campaign — McConnellsburg PA Skirmish June 1863
1863
McConnellsburg Skirmish
1863
Battle of McConnellsburg
1863
McConnellsburg Raid
1864

Historic places in Fulton

National Register of Historic Places listings in Fulton, Pennsylvania.

Fulton House
McConnellsburg
Burnt Cabins Historic District
Dublin
McConnellsburg Historic District
McConnellsburg
McConnell House
McConnellsburg
Cold Spring Farm
Todd
Burnt Cabins Gristmill Property
Burnt Cabins
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Frequently asked about Fulton

When does Fulton first appear in the US census?
Fulton, Pennsylvania first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 7,567.
What is the population of Fulton?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Fulton had a recorded population of 14,556.
When did Fulton's population peak?
Fulton's recorded population peaked at 14,845 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Fulton?
8 documented military engagements took place in Fulton, including Raid on Great Cove (PA, 1755), Raid on Great Cove (PA, 1763), Pontiac's War: Pennsylvania Frontier Raids (1763).
How many historic places are in Fulton?
7 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Fulton, Pennsylvania.
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