Fulton, NY โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Oswego County ยท New York

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Fulton based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Fulton
National Avg
New York Avg
Population: 59Income: 35Home Value: 10Safety: 100Education: 15Median Age: 55Climate: 50Cost of Living: 43

Quick Stats

Population

11,339

2023 ACS

Median Income

$52,123

2023

Median Home Value

$100,900

2023

Median Rent

$856

2023

Median Age

33.1

Unemployment

10.3%

Cost of Living Index

86.6

100 = national avg

Fulton is a city in Oswego County, New York, with a population of 11,339 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Fulton is one of the communities in New York.

The median household income in Fulton is $52,123, and the median home value is $100,900. The cost of living index is 86.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $856 per month. The unemployment rate is 10.3%, and the median age is 33.1 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

11,339

Male

5,624

49.6%

Female

5,715

50.4%

Median Age

33.1

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

10.2%

High School or Higher

32.6%

Foreign Born

2.7%

Veterans

5.4%

Married

30.7%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.151

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

91.9%

Foreign Born

2.7%

White
91.9%
Black
1.4%
Asian
0.2%
Native American
0.1%
Two or More
4.5%
Other
2.0%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

4.3%

490 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

95.7%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
30 (6.1%)
Puerto Rican
241 (49.2%)
Dominican
34 (6.9%)
Guatemalan
84 (17.1%)
Other Hispanic
101 (20.6%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Filipino
6 (26.1%)
Thai
17 (73.9%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
7 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

10,472

English Only

96.2%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

256 speakers

Limited English

0.9%

Language Distribution

Spanish
256 (2.4%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
68 (0.6%)
Other Indo-European
37 (0.4%)
German
27 (0.3%)
Slavic Languages
9 (0.1%)
Other Languages
3 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

99.1%

Limited English Proficiency

0.9%

Spanish
25.4% limited English
Other Indo-European
56.8% limited English
German
29.6% limited English
Other Languages
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

613

5.4% of population

Disability Rate

8.0%

49 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$56,797

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
18.4%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
22.3%
Vietnam
35.9%
Korea
9.1%
World War II
1.8%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
1.0%
35-54
27.1%
55-64
16.3%
65-74
29.7%
75+
25.9%

Male Veterans

540

88.1%

Female Veterans

73

11.9%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$56,797

Non-Veteran Income

$30,691

Difference

$26,106

85.1% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

49

Without Disability

564

Disability Rate

8.0%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

9,335

#1 Ancestry

Irish

18.6% (2,108)

#2 Ancestry

Italian

17.5% (1,984)

#3 Ancestry

English

14.0% (1,585)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Irish
18.6%
Italian
17.5%
English
14.0%
German
11.1%
French
5.0%
Polish
4.0%
American
3.8%
Welsh
1.2%
Dutch
1.2%
Scottish
1.2%
Ukrainian
1.0%
Czech
0.7%
Arab
0.6%
Canadian
0.4%
Swedish
0.3%
Norwegian
0.3%
Greek
0.3%
Portuguese
0.2%
Scotch-Irish
0.2%
British
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

4,782

Family Households

2,838

59.3%

Married Couples

1,380

28.9%

Non-Family Households

1,944

40.7%

Single Mother Households

1,040

21.7%

Single Father Households

418

8.7%

Living Alone

1,636

34.2%

Children Under 18

Total Children

2,563

In Married Couple

1,088

42.5%

With Single Mother

1,086

42.4%

With Single Father

389

15.2%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$61,100

Married Couple Income

$97,719

Single Mother Income

$32,199

Single Father Income

$58,361

Avg Family Size

2.4

Avg Non-Family Size

2.0

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

135

Grandparents Responsible

62

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$52,123

-29% vs national

Per Capita Income

$28,951

-22% vs national

Poverty Rate

24.1%

+77% vs national

Gini Index

0.4616

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

10.3%

+97% vs national

SNAP Recipients

25.3%

of households

How Fulton Compares

Fulton vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Fulton is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
26.0%
$25-50K
22.7%
$50-75K
19.7%
$75-100K
9.9%
$100-150K
13.1%
$150-200K
5.4%
$200K+
3.1%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

10.3%

+105% vs NY avg

Labor Force

4,978

Employed

4,430

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

10.2%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

32.6%

of adults 25+

Median Age

33.1

Work from Home

5.4%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

86.6

100 = national avg

-13.4 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$38,122

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$90,106

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
88.3
Food
89.8
Transportation
79.7
Healthcare
91.9
Utilities
91.6

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,123

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,392

per month

The median household income in Fulton, NY is $52,123, which is 28.8% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $28,951. The poverty rate of 24.1% is higher than the NY state average of 10.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4616, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 10.3%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 4,978. 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 83.5% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 86.6, which is 13.4% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 88.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $38,122 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$180,000

Median List Price

$110,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$113

Days on Market

85

Active Inventory

11

Months of Supply

2.2

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$169,775

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

20.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

25.0%

Sale-to-List Ratio

92.0%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
20.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
25.0%
Listings with Price Drops
9.1%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 36.9%List Price โ†“ 33.3%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

5

New Listings

9

Pending Sales

8

Homes Sold โ†“ 44.4%New Listings โ†‘ 0.0%Pending โ†‘ 0.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$113

Median List $/SF

$83

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 46.8%List $/SF โ†‘ 6.4%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Fulton, NY? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Syracuse, NY metro area, home prices have risen 322.8% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 126.1%. The 10-year growth rate is 112.5%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 69.4%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 19.2%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Syracuse, NY housing market rather than Fulton alone.

40yr โ†‘ 322.8%20yr โ†‘ 126.1%10yr โ†‘ 112.5%5yr โ†‘ 69.4%2yr โ†‘ 19.2%Q4 1977 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Syracuse, NY

Fulton vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Fulton is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$100,900

Median Rent

$856

Total Housing Units

5,321

Vacancy Rate

10.1%

Owner Occupied

53.4%

Renter Occupied

46.6%

Median Property Tax

$3,322

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,035

Housing Types

Single Family
56.4%
Multi-Family
43.3%
Mobile Home
0.2%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$3,322

per year

Effective Tax Rate

3.29%

of home value

Median Home Value

$100,900

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,747

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,322) by the median home value ($100,900). In Fulton, NY, this works out to an effective rate of 3.29%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Fulton, NY is $180,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 85 days on the market. 20.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.2 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $113. The median rent is $856 per month (Census ACS). About 53.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1950. There are 5,321 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,322. The effective tax rate is 3.29%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

1.96

per 1,000 residents

-24% vs national

Property Crime Rate

10.89

per 1,000 residents

-37% vs national

Total Crimes

144

2024

Violent Clearance

105%

cases solved

Property Clearance

93%

cases solved

YoY Change

-43.2%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Fulton Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Fulton vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Fulton is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 3.4%Property โ†“ 70.5%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Fulton police solve 114% of burglary cases but only 75% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent20.18100.0%
RobberyViolent10.09100.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent191.70105.3%
BurglaryProperty70.62114.3%
Larceny/TheftProperty1119.9092.8%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty40.3675.0%

Fulton, NY reported 22 violent crimes and 122 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.96 per 1,000 residents is 24.5% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 105% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 111 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 10.5% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024221221.9610.89
2023391523.4513.46
2022401913.5416.91
2021331523.0213.90
2020102710.9124.60
201883960.7135.22
2017183291.5929.06
2016103620.8731.52
2015224271.9036.85

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

67.6

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

69.4

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

40.5

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

87.6

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

21

Public Assistance

$18.2M

Individual Assistance

$1.1M

Most Common Type

Flood

6 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $17.9M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storm and Flooding โ†’Severe StormOct 2024$62Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’Winter StormNov 2022โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$6.5M$530K
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormDec 2019$901Kโ€”
Flooding โ†’FloodNov 2017$10.7Mโ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012โ€”โ€”
Record Snow and Near Record Snow โ†’SnowstormFeb 2007โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2004โ€”โ€”
Snow โ†’SnowstormMar 2004โ€”โ€”
Power Outage โ†’OtherAug 2003โ€”โ€”
Ice Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormMay 2003โ€”$580K
Fires and Explosions โ†’FireSep 2001$18Kโ€”
West Nile Virus โ†’OtherOct 2000โ€”โ€”
Severe Blizzard โ†’SnowstormMar 1993โ€”โ€”
Flooding โ†’FloodMar 1985โ€”โ€”
Storms, Rains, Landslides & Flooding โ†’FloodOct 1975โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJul 1974โ€”โ€”
High Winds, Wave Action & Flooding โ†’FloodMar 1973โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 22 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

221

Total Claims Paid

$2,492,738

Avg Claim Payout

$11,279

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

6

Federal Funding

$1,365,059

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

22.24

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan3$343,559
91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE1$112,500
403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions1$909,000
601.1: Generators1$0

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Fulton has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, ice storm, strong wind. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 221 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $18,166,856 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,110,641 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.4%

3.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.6%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.5%

0.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.1%

2.5pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.6%

Arthritis

29.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

20.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.6%

Loneliness

33.7%

Lack of Support

24.4%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

34.1%

Mobility

17.3%

Cognitive

17.1%

Hearing

7.4%

Vision

6.7%

Self-Care

5.4%

Independent Living

11.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Fulton has an obesity rate of 39.4%, which is 3.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.6%, near the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.2 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.1 mi

Oswego Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Oswego Hospital2.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
St Joseph'S Hospital Health Center22.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Crouse Hospital24.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center24.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Syracuse Va Medical Center24.8 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration2/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

6

Pop. Served

17,199

Violations (5yr)

1

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
FULTON CITY16,6000
COUNTRY HAVEN MOBILE HOME PARK3000
GREEN ACRES MHP1391
KERFIEN MOBILE HOME PARK900
EASON MOBILE HOME PARK450
FURLONG MOBILE HOME PARK250

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COโ‚‚e

103.6K MT

Top Emitter

BRISTOL HILL SANITARY LANDFILL

52.8K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (10,000 - 25,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
BRISTOL HILL SANITARY LANDFILL
County Of Oswego New York
Waste52,820
OSWEGO CO ENERGY RECOVERY FAC
County Of Oswego New York
Waste50,763

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 6 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 103.6K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

83.5%

+6% vs national

Public Transit

0.6%

-38% vs national

Work From Home

5.4%

-42% vs national

Carpool

5.0%

Walk

2.4%

How Fulton's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

3

2023

6-Year Avg

4

fatalities/yr

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202323000
202211010
202177000
202066130
201911000
201823010

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Fulton, NY covers travel times and transportation modes. 83.5% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 5.4% work from home, which is below the NY state average of 11.1%. 5.0% of workers carpool. 2.4% walk to work. In 2023, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

70.4%

of households

No Internet

5.4%

of households

Total Households

4,782

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
70.4%
Cellular Data Plan
80.3%
Satellite
4.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.2%
No Internet Access
5.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.1%

of households

Smartphone

85.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.8%

of households

Tablet

60.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.1%
Smartphone
85.5%
Desktop / Laptop
67.8%
Tablet
60.1%
Smartphone Only
14.8%
No Computer
6.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

24.4ยข

per kWh

+28% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Commercial Rate

18.8ยข

per kWh

+21% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Industrial Rate

9.2ยข

per kWh

-23% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$140

residential

-5% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

43% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in New York averages 24.4ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $140. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Fulton vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

6

Population Served

17,199

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FULTON CITYCommunityPurchased surface water16,6000
COUNTRY HAVEN MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water3000
GREEN ACRES MHPCommunityGround water1391
KERFIEN MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water900
EASON MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water450
FURLONG MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water250

89.0% of households in Fulton have broadband internet access. 70.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.4% of households have no internet access. 14.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 17,199 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Fulton is located in Oswego County, NY. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Fulton.

Election Overview

Source: Oswego County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

20,483

37.9%

GOP Votes

33,548

62.1%

Total Votes

54,031

Margin

R+24.2%

Shift from 2020

R+4.0pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+24.2%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202420,48333,54854,03137.9%62.1%R+24.2
202021,14332,13854,49138.8%59.0%R+20.2
201615,61425,87044,12235.4%58.6%R+23.2

In the 2024 presidential election, Oswego County recorded 54,031 total votes. Republicans won the county with 62.1% of the vote compared to 37.9% for Democrats, a margin of R+24.2%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+4.0pp from the previous election.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

78

Total Assets

$36.7M

Total Income

$56.1M

Per 10K Residents

68.8

nonprofits

+6.3% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

8

Median Assets

$572K

Oldest Active

1946

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Arts & Culture
12
Education
8
Recreation & Sports
8
Religion
5
Public Safety
4
Human Services
4
Animal-Related
3
Philanthropy
3
Housing & Shelter
2
Youth Development
2
Environment
1
Health Care
1
Mental Health
1
Voluntary Health
1
Crime & Legal
1
Employment
1
Community Improvement
1
Public Benefit
1
91.3%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $33.5M of $36.7M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Largest Nonprofits in Fulton

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
OSWEGO COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES INCHuman Services$19.8M$39.0M1971
OSWEGO INDUSTRIES INCEmployment$4.1M$7.1M1978
FULTON FAMILY YMCAโ€”$1.8M$2.4M1965
VOLNEY VOLUNTEER FIRE CORPORATIONPublic Safety$1.3M$555K2014
NYSARC INCโ€”$1.3M$1.3M1954
C A C FOUNDATION INCCrime & Legal$1.2M$1.7M2001
PALERMO VOLUNTEER FIRE CORPORATIONPublic Safety$1.2M$297K2020
OSWEGO COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPHousing & Shelter$1.1M$546K2014
BUSINESS NETWORK OF EMERGENCY RESOURCES INCCommunity Improvement$894K$427K2000
CNY ARTS CENTERArts & Culture$728K$461K2011
FULTON PUBLIC LIBRARYEducation$591K$544K2007
FRIENDS OF HISTORY IN FULTON NEW YORK INCArts & Culture$572K$61K1981
OSWEGO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INCHousing & Shelter$572K$526K1988
UNITED WAY OF GREATER OSWEGO COUNTY INCPhilanthropy$482K$371K1965
FULTON COMMUNITY BASKETBALL INCRecreation & Sports$262K$50K2022
MT ADNAH PRESERVATION FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$252K$57K1995
ATHLETIC BOOSTER FULTON I INCEducation$155K$79K2009
FULTON WRESTLING CLUB INCYouth Development$136K$112K2008
FULTON YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$56K$117K2024
FULTON POP WARNER INCRecreation & Sports$38K$76K2006
FRIENDS OF RECOVERY OSWEGO COUNTY INCMental Health$30K$45K2023
FULTON BETTERMENT CORPORATIONHuman Services$22K$21K2024
FULTON MEMORIAL DAY SALUTEArts & Culture$12K$15K2009
OSWEGO COUNTY ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE INCAnimal-Related$9K$119K1972

Fulton, NY has 78 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $36.7M. The most common category is Arts, Culture & Humanities, with 12 organizations. 8 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 68.8 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1946.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

129

Total Approved

$24.9M

Jobs Supported

538

Per 10K Residents

113.8

SBA loans

+18.8% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

27

Top Lender

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

16 loans

Top Industry

Retail Trade

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)84% of all loans

Loans

108

Total Amount

$17.1M

Avg Loan

$158,609

Median Loan

$69,000

SBA Guaranteed

$12.9M(75%)

Jobs Supported

366

50416% of all loans

Loans

21

Total Amount

$7.7M

Avg Loan

$368,667

Median Loan

$92,000

7(a) โ€” 84%504 โ€” 16%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

17

13% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$5.1M

20% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$297,312

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Retail Trade20 loans
NAICS 44
$3.6M
Other Services16 loans
NAICS 81
$2.2M
Construction11 loans
NAICS 23
$1.8M
Manufacturing10 loans
NAICS 33
$5.0M
Accommodation & Food Services9 loans
NAICS 72
$1.6M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
N.e.t. & Die, Inc.1$2.3M
Ifreeze, Inc.1$1.6M
Falconer Office Products Inc.1$1.2M
C&c Metal Fabrications Inc.1$1.1M
Thunder Island at Chestnut Event Services1$892K
Knights Inn1$830K
Lindsley Excavating Llc1$770K
River View Pediatrics Holdings, Llc1$758K
Rodger Fish Farms3$705K
Slocum Development Corp.2$682K

Fulton, NY has received 129 SBA loans totaling $24.9M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 108 loans (84% of the total), supporting 366 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 21 loans totaling $7.7M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Fulton is Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company with 16 loans. That works out to 113.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

6

Total Population

73,859

Avg Median Income

$71,059

Avg Home Value

$146,500

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
1306923,176$63,156$112,600$878109.9
130744,471$73,681$137,300$1,10542.3
13115223$71,172$137,500$1,1880.3
1312636,199$63,590$134,600$992100.7
131323,561$71,780$190,100$1,12123.1
131356,229$82,977$166,900$96532.0

Fulton, NY has 6 ZIP codes with a combined population of 73,859. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $71,059. The average median home value is $146,500. The average median monthly rent is $1,042.

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