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Fulton County

Indiana · 20,836 residents · 368.393 sq mi
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Fulton County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,372. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $93,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
20,836
+2%since 2000
from 20,511 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
57 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+6%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,372
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,290 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,119
+18%since 2000
from $17,950 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.2%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+16%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(19,503)
Black0.8%(154)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(473)
Asian0.4%(76)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(1,737)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(19,438)
Black0.7%(144)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(882)
Asian0.5%(101)
Other0.8%(172)
Diversity Score14.9%(3,111)
Diversity Score
15
+76%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton County, Indiana?

Fulton County, Indiana has about 20,836 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fulton County, Indiana earns about $40,372 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 $93,900, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton County, Indiana?

About 14.0% 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 11.3% 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 1,996 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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