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Fulton County

Pennsylvania · 14,845 residents · 437.551 sq mi
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Fulton County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,240. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,845
+4%since 2000
from 14,261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+9%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K14K14K15K15K1990201020202024Fulton County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,240
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,882 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,739
+32%since 2000
from $16,409 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$548
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.9%
−38.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+48%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(13,978)
Black0.6%(87)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(52)
Asian0.1%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(385)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(14,387)
Black1%(144)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(123)
Asian0.1%(19)
Other1.1%(158)
Diversity Score7.3%(1,089)
Diversity Score
7
+172%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fulton County, Pennsylvania?

Fulton County, Pennsylvania has about 14,845 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fulton County, Pennsylvania earns about $45,240 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fulton County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Fulton County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $157,500, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Fulton County, Pennsylvania?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fulton County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fulton County, Pennsylvania?

About 13.3% of people in Fulton County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fulton County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Fulton County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,008 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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