Fullerton

County:: Orange County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 22.42
State:: California

Fullerton is a city located in Orange County, California. Fullerton has a 2025 population of 136,572. Fullerton is currently declining at a rate of -0.97% annually and its population has decreased by -4.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 143,267 in 2020.

The average household income in Fullerton is $140,148 with a poverty rate of 12.2%. The median age in Fullerton is 36.1 years: 35.7 years for males, and 37 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Fullerton includes 43.01% White, 24.52% Asian, 14.61% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Asian

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	60,760	43.01%
Asian	34,644	24.52%
Two or more races	21,044	14.9%
Other race	20,636	14.61%
Black or African American	2,950	2.09%
Native American	912	0.65%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	332	0.23%

Fullerton Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Fullerton's average per capita income is $57,757. Household income levels show a median of $104,219. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$143,965	$178,387
Families	$122,190	$155,677
Households	$104,219	$140,148
Non Families	$66,501	$94,608

$57,757

Average Income

$104,219

Median Household Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate