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Fulton County

Georgia · 816,006 residents · 526.74 sq mi
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Fulton County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,321. Population has grown 26% since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $175,800. Despite a median home value of $175,800, the poverty rate sits 27% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
816,006
+26%since 1990
from 648,951 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,549 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 1,232 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.7
+2%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
606K734K863K991K1.1M1990201020202024Fulton County
20241.1M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,321
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,978 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,003
+63%since 1990
from $18,452 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.7%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 18.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $96,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$709
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $479 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
52.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 49.5% in 1990
48.0% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+16%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(310,167)
Black49.9%(323,984)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(13,420)
Asian1.3%(8,132)
Diversity Score67.6%(438,705)
2000
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(369,997)
Black44.2%(361,018)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(48,056)
Asian3%(24,635)
Diversity Score72.7%(593,417)
Diversity Score
73
+8%since 1990
from 68 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.4%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 31.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.0%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
−17%since 1990
from 23.8 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 County, Georgia?

Fulton County, Georgia has about 816,006 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fulton County, Georgia?

The typical household in Fulton County, Georgia earns about $47,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fulton County, Georgia expensive?

In Fulton County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $175,800, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton County, Georgia?

About 41.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fulton County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fulton County, Georgia?

About 15.7% of people in Fulton County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fulton County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fulton County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 167,055 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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