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Fulton County

Indiana · 20,091 residents (2025 est.) · 368.393 sq mi
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Fulton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,360. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,312
−1%since 2000
from 20,511 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 55 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+12%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:20,091 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
19K19K20K20K21K1990201020202024Fulton County
202420K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.7%(1,161)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.4%(1,504)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.2%(1,266)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196%(1,227)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(1,027)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.5%(2,339)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.8%(2,404)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.9%(2,424)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.8%(2,793)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.1%(2,457)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.3%(1,286)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(424)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,360
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,290 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,398
+86%since 2000
from $17,950 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+4%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$839
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+10%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
37
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Fulton County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(19,503)
Black0.8%(154)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(473)
Asian0.4%(76)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(18,189)
Black0.5%(100)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(1,108)
Asian0.1%(22)
Other4.4%(893)
Diversity Score
24
+59%since 2009
from 15 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
40
+101%since 2020
from 20 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.2%(1,047)
Asian origin
Chinese0%(10)
Laotian0%(4)
Ancestry
German19.9%(4,042)
English11.7%(2,371)
Irish9.4%(1,905)
American7.3%(1,491)
Italian1.8%(360)
Dutch1.7%(353)
Polish1.6%(332)
Scottish1.6%(328)
French1.3%(268)
Swiss1.2%(245)
Swedish0.7%(143)
Norwegian0.4%(91)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Belgian0.4%(88)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(79)
Arab0.2%(48)
Palestinian0.2%(48)
Czech0.2%(40)
Portuguese0.2%(37)
Danish0.1%(28)
Russian0.1%(27)
Hungarian0.1%(26)
Canadian0.1%(24)
Welsh0.1%(22)
British0.1%(21)
Austrian0.1%(18)
Croatian0.1%(13)
Finnish0%(8)
Greek0%(3)
Iranian0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.9%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+21.8 ptssince 2017
from 65.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 93.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.2%(2,315)
Married53.8%(4,413)
Widowed2.2%(182)
Divorced15.7%(1,289)
Women 15+
Never married19.5%(1,598)
Married52.6%(4,306)
Widowed13.1%(1,071)
Divorced14.8%(1,207)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton County, Indiana?

Fulton County, Indiana has about 20,312 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fulton County, Indiana earns about $61,360 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fulton County, Indiana expensive?

In Fulton County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $156,500, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton County, Indiana?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fulton County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fulton County, Indiana?

About 15.3% of people in Fulton County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fulton County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Fulton County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,472 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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