Town government · Clarke County, AL
Fulton's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended September 30, 2021), Fulton took in $229 thousand and spent $457 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Fulton's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
Town taxes73%
What's in other taxesOther licenses; other selective sales taxes and 1 more
- Other licenses$32 thousand
- Other selective sales taxes$13 thousand
- Motor fuel taxes$5 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
State tax money27%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Where it goes
What stands out
of Fulton's spending goes to roads, transit and parking.A typical U.S. city, town or village of under 10,000 people spends 10%.
Spending by category100%
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$249 thousand
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesGarbage and solid waste and sewer systems
- Garbage and solid waste$42 thousand
- Sewer systems$39 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$60 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice and courts and legal services
- Police$16 thousand
- Courts and legal services$5 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Town of Fulton. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. The Census record for this government is from the 2022 survey, the newest on file.
What this covers. The money of Town of Fulton itself. Other governments that serve the same area (the city, county, school district and state) are separate and not included. Borrowing, transfers between a government's own funds, and pension trust funds are not counted as revenue.