Fulton County, New York

NY · FIPS 36035 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 52,487 #982 / 3,222
70th
Median Household Income $66,533 -11.5% #1,466 / 3,222
55th
Median Age 44.1 years +13.4% #913 / 3,222
72th
Median Home Value $163,100 -42.1% #1,960 / 3,222
39th
Median Gross Rent $912 -21.6% #1,368 / 3,222
57th
Poverty Rate 13.1% +4.2% #1,564 / 3,222
51th

Demographics

Fulton County has a population of 52,487, making it the #982 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.7%
Native Born
2.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Fulton County is $66,533, ranking #1,466 out of 3,222 counties — 11.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.1% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.

Median Household Income
$66,533 −11.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,466 of 3,222
55th percentile
Per Capita Income
$38,043 −7.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,088 of 3,222
66th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.1% +4.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,564 of 3,222
51th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.5% −34.8% vs nat'l
Rank #958 of 3,222
70th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.9% −38.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,840 of 3,222
43th percentile
Mean Commute Time
27.7 min +0.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,323 of 3,222
59th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Fulton County is $163,100 (-42.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $912/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.4%.

Median Home Value
$163,100 −42.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,960 of 3,222
39th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$912 −21.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,368 of 3,222
57th percentile
Homeownership Rate
71.4% +10.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,106 of 3,222
35th percentile
71.4% Homeownership

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Health

96.2% of residents in Fulton County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.9% above the national rate.

96.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.2% +4.9% vs nat'l
Rank #222 of 3,222
93th percentile

About Fulton County, New York

Fulton County, New York has a total population of 52,487, making it the 982nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fulton County is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Fulton County is $66,533, which ranks #1,466 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.

The median home value in Fulton County is $163,100, 42.1% below the national median. Renters in Fulton County pay a median gross rent of $912 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Fulton County, 20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.7 min.

Fulton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.4%).

All data for Fulton County, New York 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.