Fulton County, Pennsylvania Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Fulton County, Pennsylvania, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. The estimated population of Fulton County, Pennsylvania is 14,529 people, with a median age of 45.7.

We can look at the total population in Fulton County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,529
+0.26%
-0.70%
2020
14,492
 -0.1% -
2019
14,506
 0% -
2018
14,506
 -0.85% -
2017
14,631
 - -

Population of Fulton County, Pennsylvania by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
95%
96.3%
 -1.35%
Black/African American
1.3%
1.5%
 -13.33%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.3%
1.2%
 +8.33%
Asian
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
0.6%
 +133.33%
Other
0.6%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Fulton County, Pennsylvania by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.7 0% 44.9 0% 46.6 +0.22%
2020 45.7 +0.66% 44.9 +0.22% 46.5 0%
2019 45.4 +0.89% 44.8 +1.13% 46.5 +0.65%
2018 45 +0.9% 44.3 +0.68% 46.2 +1.32%
2017 44.6 - 44 - 45.6 -

The median age of Fulton County, Pennsylvania gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 860 -6.5% 776 -1.64% 804 759
10 to 19 880 -5.68% 858 -7.03% 830 799
20 to 29 794 +10.59% 751 -5.08% 881 713
30 to 39 750 +1.44% 749 0.05% 760 749
40 to 49 1,083 -12.98% 956 -10.08% 949 863
50 to 59 1,102 -2.38% 1,144 -9.36% 1,075 1,037
60 to 69 933 +23.31% 959 +8.69% 1,169 1,040
70+ 974 -2.4% 1,062 +8.22% 950 1,151

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Fulton County, Pennsylvania is $58,343.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Fulton County.

  • Under 25
    $54,688.00
  • 25 to 44
    $80,612.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,250.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,894.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Fulton County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Fulton County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Fulton County, Pennsylvania is currently $71,344.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.67% of households in Fulton County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Fulton County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.50%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.52%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.38%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.64%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.03%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.26%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.67%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Fulton County is $30,255.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Fulton County by the total population of Fulton County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Fulton County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.58%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.28%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.87%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    66.56%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.70%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Fulton County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Fulton County over the age of 16 is 11,953.

Of those people, a total of 59.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Fulton County is 56.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 616 52.10% 14.00%
20 to 24 years 745 80.90% 11.60%
25 to 29 years 849 81.70% 3.90%
30 to 34 years 738 85.80% 3.60%
35 to 44 years 1,618 87.10% 5.50%
45 to 54 years 2,055 79.90% 4.70%
55 to 59 years 1,022 73.90% 1.30%
60 to 64 years 1,202 51.00% 2.40%
65 to 74 years 1,777 19.40% 0.90%
75 years and over 1,331 5.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Fulton County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,525 59.10% 4.70%
Black or African American 149 51.70% 20.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 7 42.90% 0.00%
Asian 62 90.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 103 88.30% 9.90%
Two or more races 107 42.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 91 59.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,492 59.30% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Fulton County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Fulton County is 6,741, with median earnings of $40,195.00.

Women in Fulton County, Pennsylvania earning approximately 68.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,741 $40,195.00
Male 3,774 $46,986.00
Female 2,967 $32,317.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 479 $53,906.00
Business and Financial 156 $65,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 69 $51,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 163 $66,208.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $65,313.00
Community and Social Service 93 $48,594.00
Legal 38 $74,722.00
Educational and Library 312 $55,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 80 $27,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 458 $48,462.00
Healthcare Support 255 $22,991.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 67 $62,188.00
Law Enforcement 120 $65,880.00
Food Preparation and Serving 262 $11,719.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 200 $21,750.00
Personal Care and Service 131 $11,845.00
Sales 544 $29,583.00
Office and Administrative Support 752 $35,388.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 60 $35,192.00
Construction and Extraction 510 $43,333.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 313 $52,772.00
Production 794 $40,143.00
Transportation and Material Moving 335 $50,417.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 265 $63,977.00 214 $43,409.00
Business and Financial 76 $83,500.00 80 $55,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 50 $51,667.00 19 $44,688.00
Architecture and Engineering 156 $66,500.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $66,875.00 11 $44,792.00
Community and Social Service 30 $53,750.00 63 $42,639.00
Legal 24 $100,000.00 14 $53,750.00
Educational and Library 91 $53,750.00 221 $56,016.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 34 $28,889.00 46 $24,167.00
Healthcare Practitioners 58 $71,250.00 400 $43,158.00
Healthcare Support 28 $20,357.00 227 $23,527.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 49 $78,036.00 18 $25,250.00
Law Enforcement 114 $65,986.00 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 95 $13,594.00 167 $11,336.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 121 $20,893.00 79 $23,750.00
Personal Care and Service 5 $0.00 126 $11,548.00
Sales 262 $52,177.00 282 $17,969.00
Office and Administrative Support 142 $37,500.00 610 $35,273.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 52 $35,192.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 493 $43,211.00 17 $53,281.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 284 $53,214.00 29 $41,250.00
Production 627 $42,521.00 167 $28,555.00
Transportation and Material Moving 304 $51,574.00 31 $10,893.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,990 households in Fulton County, with an average household size of 2.42 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,137 families in Fulton County with an average family size of 2.91 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,287 251 599 1,853
Average Household Size 2.96 2.59 3.3 1.15
Total Families 3,287 251 599 0
Average Household Size 2.95 2.19 3.05 0

Poverty

Of the 4,137 families in Fulton County, 8.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Fulton County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,127 housing units in Fulton County, Pennsylvania.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,990 84.05%
Vacant 1,137 15.95%

15.53% of the total 7,127 housing units in Fulton County are rental units. This is approximately 1,107 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,646 are occupied by the owner - or 65.19% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Fulton County is $713.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Fulton County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    237
  • Less than $500
    175
  • $500 to $999
    737
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    168
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    27
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Fulton County is $170,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Fulton County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    417
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    597
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    823
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,022
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,013
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    478
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    220
  • $1,000,000 or more
    76

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Fulton County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Fulton County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,334
  • 1940 to 1949
    414
  • 1950 to 1959
    499
  • 1960 to 1969
    696
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,292
  • 1980 to 1989
    816
  • 1990 to 1999
    974
  • 2000 to 2009
    841
  • 2010 to 2013
    261
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Fulton County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    332
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,318
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,176
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,164

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Fulton County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Fulton County that commute to work in a particular way.

32.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Fulton County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    219
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    751
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    683
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    666
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    526
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    293
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    566
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    218
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    419
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,072
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    547
  • 90 or more minutes
    318

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Fulton County, Pennsylvania in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Fulton County, Pennsylvania

We have data for 11 places in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.