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Fulton County

Georgia · 920,581 residents · 526.74 sq mi
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Fulton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,709. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $253,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% 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
920,581
+13%since 2000
from 816,006 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,748 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,549 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.2
+5%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
606K734K863K991K1.1M1990201020202024Fulton County
20241.1M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,709
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,321 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,211
+24%since 2000
from $30,003 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$929
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $709 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+20%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(369,997)
Black44.2%(361,018)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(48,056)
Asian3%(24,635)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.7%(593,417)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(376,014)
Black43.5%(400,457)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(72,566)
Asian5.6%(51,304)
Other1.7%(15,622)
Diversity Score78.8%(725,686)
Diversity Score
79
+8%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.1%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton County, Georgia?

Fulton County, Georgia has about 920,581 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fulton County, Georgia earns about $56,709 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 $253,100, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton County, Georgia?

About 47.6% 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 15.3% 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 271,630 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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