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
99th
Median Household Income $95,292 +26.8% #221 / 3,222
93th
Median Age 36.4 years -6.4% #2,817 / 3,222
13th
Median Home Value $458,800 +62.8% #182 / 3,222
94th
Median Gross Rent $1,732 +48.9% #126 / 3,222
96th
Poverty Rate 12.3% -2.0% #1,364 / 3,222
58th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

85.9%
Native Born
14.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$95,292 +26.8% vs nat'l
Rank #221 of 3,222
93th percentile
Per Capita Income
$63,269 +53.3% vs nat'l
Rank #47 of 3,222
99th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.3% −2.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,364 of 3,222
58th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.3% +0.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,218 of 3,222
31th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
58.5% +73.6% vs nat'l
Rank #32 of 3,222
99th percentile
Mean Commute Time
30.3 min +9.9% vs nat'l
Rank #827 of 3,222
74th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$458,800 +62.8% vs nat'l
Rank #182 of 3,222
94th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,732 +48.9% vs nat'l
Rank #126 of 3,222
96th percentile
Homeownership Rate
54.3% −15.7% vs nat'l
Rank #3,117 of 3,222
3th percentile
54.3% Homeownership

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Health

90.5% of residents in Fulton County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% below the national rate.

90.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
90.5% −1.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,065 of 3,222
36th percentile

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.