Fulton County, Pennsylvania

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Fulton County
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Country United States


State Pennsylvania
FoundedApril 19, 1850
SeatMcConnellsburg
Area
 • Total438 sq mi (1,130 km2)
 • Land438 sq mi (1,130 km2)
 • Water0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total14,556
 • Density33/sq mi (13/km2)
Website[[1] www.co.fulton.pa.us%20www.co.fulton.pa.us]]


Fulton County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,556. The county seat is McConnellsburg. The county was created on April 19, 1850, from part of Bedford County and named for Robert Fulton, the inventor of the steamboat.

Geography[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 438 square miles (1,130 km²), of which 438 square miles (1,130 km²) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km²) (0.05%) is water.

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Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, there were 14,556 people, 5,800 households, and 4,100 families residing in the county. The population density was 33 people per square mile (13/km²). There were 6,500 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile (5.8/km²).

Government and politics[edit | edit source]

Fulton County is governed by a board of three county commissioners. The county is part of Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district.

Education[edit | edit source]

Fulton County is served by the Central Fulton School District, Southern Fulton School District, and Forbes Road School District.

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Townships[edit | edit source]

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