Fulton County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17057 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,020 | — | #1,393 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,599 | -19.4% | #2,033 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.9 years | +12.9% | #959 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $107,200 | -62.0% | #2,890 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $785 | -32.5% | #2,216 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | +4.4% | #1,567 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fulton County has a population of 33,020, making it the #1,393 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.9 years, which is 12.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Fulton County is $60,599, ranking #2,033 out of 3,222 counties — 19.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.2% and unemployment stands at 6.7%.
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The median home value in Fulton County is $107,200 (-62.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $785/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.6%.
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96.3% of residents in Fulton County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.0% above the national rate.
About Fulton County, Illinois
Fulton County, Illinois has a total population of 33,020, making it the 1,393rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fulton County is 43.9 years, which is 12.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fulton County is $60,599, which ranks #2,033 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7%.
The median home value in Fulton County is $107,200, 62.0% below the national median. Renters in Fulton County pay a median gross rent of $785 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fulton County, 18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.6 min.
Fulton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (2.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%).
All data for Fulton County, Illinois 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.