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Fullerton

Pennsylvania · 14,925 residents · 3.669 sq mi
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Fullerton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,284. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $189,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,925
+5%since 2000
from 14,268 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,068 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 3,889 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Fullerton
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,284
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,048 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,099
+13%since 2000
from $22,164 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $665 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
47.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+38%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(11,868)
Black3.6%(507)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(878)
Asian5.5%(782)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.6%(4,934)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(10,366)
Black7.7%(1,150)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(2,178)
Asian5.7%(855)
Other2.7%(403)
Diversity Score61%(9,108)
Diversity Score
61
+76%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+64%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% 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
6.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.4%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
18.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fullerton, Pennsylvania?

Fullerton, Pennsylvania has about 14,925 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fullerton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Fullerton, Pennsylvania earns about $51,284 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fullerton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Fullerton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $189,300, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Fullerton, Pennsylvania?

About 25.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fullerton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fullerton, Pennsylvania?

About 10.4% of people in Fullerton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fullerton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Fullerton, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,798 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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