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Fulton

Maryland · 2,049 residents · 3.786 sq mi
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Fulton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $170,735. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $692,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 142% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
65% 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
2,049
+1%vs 2011
vs 2,020 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
541 / sq mi
+1%vs 2011
vs 534 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
−4%vs 2011
vs 41.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K3K4K5K6K201020202024Fulton
20246K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$170,735
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $165,924 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,535
+8%vs 2011
vs $54,026 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
80.9%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
+8%vs 2011
vs 0.315 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Information1.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$692,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $697,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,445
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $2,001 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
78.0%
−16.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.2% in 2011
8.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
−12.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.6%
+26.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
−4%vs 2011
vs 4.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(1,456)
Black4.6%(92)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(91)
Asian15.8%(320)
Other3%(61)
Diversity Score56.3%(1,137)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(1,421)
Black8.8%(180)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(52)
Asian14.8%(304)
Other9.3%(191)
Diversity Score65.8%(1,349)
Diversity Score
66
+17%vs 2011
vs 56 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.0%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.7%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.2 min
+23%vs 2011
vs 34.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
64.6%
+5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.1% in 2011
Female
48.6%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.9% in 2011
Foreign born
18.0%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.6%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton, Maryland?

Fulton, Maryland has about 2,049 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fulton, Maryland?

The typical household in Fulton, Maryland earns about $170,735 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fulton, Maryland expensive?

In Fulton, Maryland, the median home is worth about $692,500, and the typical rent is about $1,445 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton, Maryland?

About 65.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fulton, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fulton, Maryland?

About 5.4% of people in Fulton, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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