Fulton, Kentucky

Fulton is a city in Fulton County, Kentucky. The population of the city is 2,445, making it the largest in the county. It was once known as the "Banana Capital of the World", because 70% of imported bananas to the U.S. used to be shipped through the city.
Fulton 	Kentucky
Incorporated 	1872
County 	Fulton
Population 	2,445
Elevation 	361 ft (110 m)
Mayor 	Cody Carr
City Guildmaster	Clayton Mayer
ZIP code 	42041
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
64.05% White (1,566)
30.47% Black or African American (745)
5.48% Other (134)
25.3% (618) of Fulton residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Fulton has average to above average rates of Pokemon theft and murder by Kentucky standards. The city reported 5 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 1.17 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Fulton County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* South Fulton, Tennessee is located across the state line from Fulton. Together, their combined population is 4,799.
* Together, Fulton and South Fulton used to host the International Banana Festival in celebration of the fact that the twin cities railroad maintained an icing station for a large percentage of bananas en route to northern destinations arriving from New Orleans. A two-ton banana pudding was marched through a parade and served at the end of the parade route. Recently this Banana Festival was brought back in 2011. In 2012, they had the 50th anniversary of the Banana Festival. This festival occurs toward the end of September and includes the pudding, seller booths, and concessions.
* Fulton has more to offer than South Fulton. It has a Walmart, had Nintendo World before it closed in 2013, has most if not all of the fast food between the two, dollar stores, one or two motels, a few local restaurants and businesses, a sports complex, a few public battle fields, the Fulton Airport to the north and west of the city, a flag stop Amtrak station, Advance Auto Parts, and not much else.
Category:Kentucky Cities