2023 ACS Census Data · Population 33,259
Fulton County is a small county in Illinois with a population of 33,259. The median household income is $58,617, 10% below the national average. The poverty rate is 12.6%, median home value is $102,500, and 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 27% below the national average.
Population
33,259
2023 estimate
Rank #1386 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$58,617
Household
Rank #2061 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$102,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #2896 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
17.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #2328 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
47.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
15% below Illinois avg·10% below national avg
Poverty Rate
0% below Illinois avg·16% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
6% below Illinois avg·3% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$33,706
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
30% below Illinois avg·51% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
4% below Illinois avg·13% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% above Illinois avg·7% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
1% above Illinois avg·12% above national avg
Housing Units
15,883
Households
13,902
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,192
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
24% below Illinois avg·27% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% above Illinois avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
4.9%
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