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Fulton

Illinois · 3,481 residents · 2.338 sq mi
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Fulton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,333. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $98,900. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,481
−10%since 2000
from 3,881 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,489 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,660 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
+14%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Fulton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,333
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,068 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,199
+32%since 2000
from $19,845 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.0%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(3,766)
Black0.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(49)
Asian0.5%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(228)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(3,341)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(58)
Asian0.8%(27)
Other1.8%(62)
Diversity Score11%(384)
Diversity Score
11
+88%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.9%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton, Illinois?

Fulton, Illinois has about 3,481 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fulton, Illinois?

The typical household in Fulton, Illinois earns about $48,333 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 $98,900, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton, Illinois?

About 20.6% 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 5.6% of people in Fulton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fulton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Fulton, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 217 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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