Fulton County, Georgia
Located in Georgia, Fulton County has a population of 1,076,561 residents and a median age of 36.4 years, making it the #43 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.3%. The median home value is $458,800, and the median household income is $95,292, which is 27% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
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 Trend
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Education
In Fulton County, 58.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 73.6% above the national average, ranking #32 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Fulton County is 77.5 years. 14.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 10.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
10.7% of adults in Fulton County smoke , 30.0% are obese , and 18.9% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 24.2 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Fulton County is 15.3 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 11.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 11.6 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
17.0% of children in Fulton County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.7 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 13.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Fulton County is 69.7%. The mean commute time is 30.3 min, which is 9.9% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Fulton County voted Democratic with a margin of 44.9%. The vote was 71.9% Dem / 27% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.5 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.