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Fulton

Illinois · 3,881 residents · 2.338 sq mi
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Fulton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,068. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $76,600. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,881
+5%since 1990
from 3,698 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,660 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,582 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.4
+10%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Fulton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,068
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,786 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,845
+59%since 1990
from $12,466 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.8%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,600
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$446
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $308 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
23.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+28%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(3,680)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(19)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score2.5%(91)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(3,766)
Black0.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(49)
Asian0.5%(20)
Diversity Score5.9%(228)
Diversity Score
6
+137%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.0%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.3 min
−26%since 1990
from 15.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton, Illinois?

Fulton, Illinois has about 3,881 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fulton, Illinois?

The typical household in Fulton, Illinois earns about $37,068 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fulton, Illinois expensive?

In Fulton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $76,600, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton, Illinois?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fulton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fulton, Illinois?

About 5.8% of people in Fulton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fulton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Fulton, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 183 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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