Fulton, Illinois Population 2022
Fulton is a city located in Whiteside County Illinois. Fulton has a 2020 population of 3,681. Fulton is currently growing at a rate of 0.46% annually and its population has increased by 0.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,647 in 2010.
The average household income in Fulton is $67,173 with a poverty rate of 8.79%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $695 per month, and the median house value is $109,200. The median age in Fulton is 43 years, 37.5 years for males, and 49.8 years for females.
Fulton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fultonwas:
- White: 97.02%
- Black or African American: 1.11%
- Two or more races: 0.98%
- Other race: 0.74%
- Asian: 0.15%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,158 | 97.02% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 1.11% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.15% |
| Some Other Race | 24 | 0.74% |
| Two or More Races | 32 | 0.98% |
Fulton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,588 | 2.02 | 72.5 |
| Married | 626 | 2.8 | 91.2 |
| Male | 101 | 2.07 | 90.1 |
| Female | 136 | 3.04 | 73.5 |
| Non Family | 725 | 1.15 | 53.8 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 0.56% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 121 | 4.88% |
| High School Graduate | 995 | 40.12% |
| Some College | 549 | 22.14% |
| Associates Degree | 266 | 10.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 364 | 14.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 171 | 6.90% |
Fulton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,444 | 2,314 | 535 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | |
| Asian | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.89%.
Fulton Language by Age
Fulton Language
96.65% of Fulton residents speak only English, while 3.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.57% of the population.
8.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.52%
Male Poverty Rate
11.90%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fulton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fulton is White, with 9.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fulton is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.93%.
Fulton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Fulton Married by Age and Sex
Fulton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Fulton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 174 | 6.80% |
Fulton Veterans by Education
5.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.2%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
40.34%
Born in Fulton
98.31%
Native Born
1.69%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
1.69%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.31% of Fulton residents were born in the United States, with 40.34% having been born in Illinois. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 2,685 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 2,656 | -29 | -0.04% |
| 1940 | 2,585 | -71 | -0.27% |
| 1950 | 2,706 | 121 | 0.46% |
| 1960 | 3,387 | 681 | 2.27% |
| 1970 | 3,630 | 243 | 0.70% |
| 1980 | 3,936 | 306 | 0.81% |
| 1990 | 3,698 | -238 | -0.62% |
| 2000 | 3,881 | 183 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 3,481 | -400 | -1.08% |
| 2011 | 3,498 | 17 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 3,515 | 17 | 0.49% |
| 2013 | 3,532 | 17 | 0.48% |
| 2014 | 3,549 | 17 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 3,566 | 17 | 0.48% |
| 2016 | 3,583 | 17 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 3,600 | 17 | 0.47% |
| 2018 | 3,617 | 17 | 0.47% |
| 2019 | 3,634 | 17 | 0.47% |
| 2020 | 3,647 | 13 | 0.36% |
| 2021 | 3,664 | 17 | 0.47% |
| 2022 | 3,681 | 17 | 0.46% |