Fulton, Mississippi
Encyclopedia
Fulton is a city in Itawamba County
, Mississippi
, United States
. The population was 3,882 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat
of Itawamba County
.
This city is part of the Tupelo Micropolitan Statistical Area
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 8.9 square miles (23.1 km²), of which 8.6 square miles (22.3 km²) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) (2.60%) is water.
of 2000, there were 3,882 people, 1,357 households, and 891 families residing in the city. The population density
was 450.3 people per square mile (173.9/km²). There were 1,508 housing units at an average density of 174.9 per square mile (67.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 83.69% White, 14.61% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.28% from other races
, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.26% of the population.
There were 1,357 households out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples
living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the city the population was spread out with 18.7% under the age of 18, 21.3% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 83.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,449, and the median income for a family was $42,287. Males had a median income of $33,490 versus $23,278 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $15,540. About 9.7% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over.
is building a commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol
plant in Fulton.
April 3, 2010: School officials canceled the local prom in response to a court order requiring them to let a local student attend with her same-sex date. Allegations were made against the school of being biased and "unfair"http://abclocal.go.com/wjrt/story?section=news/national_world&id=7326777e. In response to the canceled prom, locals decided to hold two private proms outside the school system's jurisdiction—one that was announced publicly, and one secret private prom http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2010/04/05/ACLU_Investigating_Fake_Prom/. The girl and her same-sex date were directed to attend the publicly announced event, attended by only a handful of students, instead of the secret private prom that most students attended.
Itawamba County, Mississippi
In 2000, there were 8,773 households out of which 33.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.30% were married couples living together, 9.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.90% were non-families. 23.40% of all households were made up of individuals and...
, Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 3,882 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Itawamba County
Itawamba County, Mississippi
In 2000, there were 8,773 households out of which 33.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.30% were married couples living together, 9.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.90% were non-families. 23.40% of all households were made up of individuals and...
.
This city is part of the Tupelo Micropolitan Statistical Area
Tupelo micropolitan area
The Tupelo Micropolitan Statistical Area is a micropolitan area in northeastern Mississippi that covers three counties - Itawamba, Lee and Pontotoc...
.
Geography
Fulton is located at 34°15′58"N 88°24′5"W (34.266110, -88.401358).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 8.9 square miles (23.1 km²), of which 8.6 square miles (22.3 km²) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) (2.60%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 3,882 people, 1,357 households, and 891 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 450.3 people per square mile (173.9/km²). There were 1,508 housing units at an average density of 174.9 per square mile (67.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 83.69% White, 14.61% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.28% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.26% of the population.
There were 1,357 households out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the city the population was spread out with 18.7% under the age of 18, 21.3% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 83.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,449, and the median income for a family was $42,287. Males had a median income of $33,490 versus $23,278 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $15,540. About 9.7% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
BlueFire RenewablesBlueFire Ethanol
BlueFire Renewables is a biofuel company that produces a cellulose-to-ethanol solution using wood waste, agricultural residue and municipal waste. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California and is publicly traded in the U.S...
is building a commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol
Cellulosic ethanol
Cellulosic ethanol is a biofuel produced from wood, grasses, or the non-edible parts of plants.It is a type of biofuel produced from lignocellulose, a structural material that comprises much of the mass of plants. Lignocellulose is composed mainly of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin...
plant in Fulton.
Controversy
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- Main article: 2010 Itawamba County School District Prom controversy2010 Itawamba County School District prom controversyThe 2010 Itawamba County School District prom controversy took place in Itawamba County, Mississippi, and began when lesbian student Constance McMillen was refused permission to bring her girlfriend as a date, and to wear a tuxedo, to the Itawamba County Agricultural High School prom...
- Main article: 2010 Itawamba County School District Prom controversy
April 3, 2010: School officials canceled the local prom in response to a court order requiring them to let a local student attend with her same-sex date. Allegations were made against the school of being biased and "unfair"http://abclocal.go.com/wjrt/story?section=news/national_world&id=7326777e. In response to the canceled prom, locals decided to hold two private proms outside the school system's jurisdiction—one that was announced publicly, and one secret private prom http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2010/04/05/ACLU_Investigating_Fake_Prom/. The girl and her same-sex date were directed to attend the publicly announced event, attended by only a handful of students, instead of the secret private prom that most students attended.