Fulton County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13121 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,076,561 | — | #43 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $95,292 | +26.8% | #221 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.4 years | -6.4% | #2,817 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $458,800 | +62.8% | #182 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,732 | +48.9% | #126 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% | -2.0% | #1,364 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fulton County has a population of 1,076,561, making it the #43 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.4 years, which is 6.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Fulton County is $95,292, ranking #221 out of 3,222 counties — 26.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.3% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Fulton County is $458,800 (+62.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,732/mo and the homeownership rate is 54.3%.
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90.5% of residents in Fulton County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% below the national rate.
About Fulton County, Georgia
Fulton County, Georgia has a total population of 1,076,561, making it the 43rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fulton County is 36.4 years, which is 6.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fulton County is $95,292, which ranks #221 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Fulton County is $458,800, 62.8% above the national median. Renters in Fulton County pay a median gross rent of $1,732 per month. The homeownership rate is 54.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fulton County, 58.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 73.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.3 min.
Fulton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 42.1% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (36.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.2%).
All data for Fulton County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.