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Fulton County

Georgia · 1,066,710 residents · 526.74 sq mi
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Fulton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,741. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $326,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% 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
1,066,710
+31%since 2000
from 816,006 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,025 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 1,549 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+9%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
606K734K863K991K1.1M1990201020202024Fulton County
20241.1M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,741
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,321 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,369
+65%since 2000
from $30,003 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$326,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,263
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $709 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
50.0% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+21%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.9%(404,793)
Black42.1%(448,803)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(86,302)
Asian7.6%(80,632)
Other3.1%(33,501)
Diversity Score82.2%(876,892)
Segregation Score57.1%(609,053)
Diversity Score
82
+13%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
57
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.1%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton County, Georgia?

Fulton County, Georgia has about 1,066,710 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fulton County, Georgia earns about $72,741 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 $326,700, and the typical rent is about $1,263 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton County, Georgia?

About 54.5% 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 13.4% 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 417,759 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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