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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fullerton

California · 126,003 residents · 22.42 sq mi
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Fullerton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,269. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $230,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

126,003
+10%since 1990
from 114,144 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,620 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 5,091 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.9
+4%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
111K120K129K138K147K1990201020202024Fullerton
2024141K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,269
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,921 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,370
+22%since 1990
from $19,098 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$230,500
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $231,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$820
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $706 in 1990
US average: $602
53.9%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 55.1% in 1990
46.1% rent
4.6
−17%since 1990
from 5.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75%(85,571)
Black1.9%(2,168)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(23,908)
Asian12.1%(13,849)
Diversity Score70.9%(80,930)
2000
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(61,420)
Black2.1%(2,675)
Hispanic / Latino30.2%(38,014)
Asian16%(20,130)
Diversity Score77.9%(98,161)
78
+10%since 1990
from 71 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 29.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.8%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 82.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
−12%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fullerton, California?

Fullerton, California has about 126,003 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fullerton, California?

The typical household in Fullerton, California earns about $50,269 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fullerton, California expensive?

In Fullerton, California, the median home is worth about $230,500, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Fullerton, California?

About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fullerton, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fullerton, California?

About 11.4% of people in Fullerton, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fullerton, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Fullerton, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,859 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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