About Fulton
Fulton, TX is a small town located in southern Texas with an estimated population of 1,612.
Officially, Fulton is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.41 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,143 residents per square mile.
📰 Fulton News Today
- Rockport-Fulton ISD receives ‘C’ rating from TEA The Killeen Daily Herald · Aug 14
- Rockport-Fulton Middle School teacher receives awards from DRT SouthTexasNews.com · Aug 9
- John Riley Fulton Obituary Mar 5, 2026 Scott's Funeral Home | Gatesville, TX · Mar 5
- Neil Fulton Obituary Feb 24, 2026 - Carmichael Carmichael - Whatley Funeral Directors · Feb 24
- Texas oyster industry strained by bay closures ahead of 47th Fulton OysterFest kiiitv.com · Feb 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Fulton Unique
- One of 16 places in the US named Fulton — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Fulton
- The Boiling Pot — seafood
- Charlotte Plummer — seafood
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Fulton Mansion State Historic Site · Museum
- Rockport Birding & Kajak Adventures · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Fulton
- FULTON LEARNING CENTER
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,612
Rank in state#674 of 1,224
Land area1.41 sq mi
Density1,143/sq mi
Coordinates28.0724, -97.0389