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Fulton

Maryland · 5,916 residents · 3.786 sq mi
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Fulton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $170,357. Population has grown 37% since 2019. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $637,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.2% of residents. Households here earn about 96% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,916
+37%since 2019
from 4,326 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,563 / sq mi
+37%since 2019
from 1,143 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
−1%since 2019
from 38.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K3K4K5K6K201020202024Fulton
20246K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$170,357
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $175,446 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$81,031
−3%since 2019
from $83,611 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
93.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 93.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$637,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $642,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,402
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $3,501 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2019
from 89.0% in 2019
20.5% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+2%since 2019
from 3.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(2,302)
Black13%(563)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(251)
Asian19.7%(851)
Other8.3%(359)
Diversity Score81.4%(3,520)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(2,848)
Black13.7%(812)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(284)
Asian25.7%(1,520)
Other6.9%(409)
Diversity Score83.9%(4,966)
Diversity Score
84
+3%since 2019
from 81 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 78.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 99.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
54.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
−4%since 2019
from 34.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 82.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 77.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
80.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 77.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.2% in 2019
Female
47.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
Foreign born
21.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton, Maryland?

Fulton, Maryland has about 5,916 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fulton, Maryland?

The typical household in Fulton, Maryland earns about $170,357 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 $637,000, and the typical rent is about $2,402 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton, Maryland?

About 81.2% 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 0.2% of people in Fulton, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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