State
County
Land Area (mi²)
17.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
230.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.65%
Growth Since 2010
-5.88%
World Population Review
Fulton, Illinois Population 2021
3,999
Fulton is a city located in Whiteside County Illinois. Fulton has a 2020 population of 3,999. Fulton is currently declining at a rate of -0.65% annually and its population has decreased by -5.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,249 in 2010. Fulton reached it's highest population of 4,249 in 2010.
The average household income in Fulton is $66,604 with a poverty rate of 7.27%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $676 per month, and the median house value is $117,800. The median age in Fulton is 41.3 years, 38.2 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
Fulton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fulton was:
- White: 96.70%
- Two or more races: 1.01%
- Native American: 0.98%
- Other race: 0.66%
- Black or African American: 0.54%
- Asian: 0.10%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Fulton, Illinois is 3,999 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 4,077.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,249.
Fulton, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,929 | 96.70% |
| Two or More Races | 41 | 1.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 0.98% |
| Some Other Race | 27 | 0.66% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.10% |
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Fulton Population by Race
Fulton Population Pyramid $2021
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Fulton Population by Age
Fulton Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,758 | 2.29 | 79.1 |
| Married | 861 | 2.98 | 92.8 |
| Non Family | 690 | 1.22 | 62.9 |
| Female | 138 | 3.2 | 71 |
| Male | 69 | 2.48 | 87 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
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Fulton Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 1.01% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 223 | 7.78% |
| High School Graduate | 1,047 | 36.51% |
| Some College | 650 | 22.66% |
| Associates Degree | 261 | 9.10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 418 | 14.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 240 | 8.37% |
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Fulton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Fulton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,785 | 2,577 | 658 |
| Native American | 40 | ||
| Hispanic | 21 | 21 | |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | |
| Asian | 4 |
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 23.63%.
Fulton Educational Attainment by Race
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$40,925
Average Earnings
$49,671
Average Male
$23,618
Average Female
Fulton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Fulton Language by Age
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Fulton Language
96.66% of Fulton residents speak only English, while 3.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.80% of the population.
Fulton Language
Fulton Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,846 | 243 | 6.32% |
| Native | 40 | 40 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 8 | 16.00% |
7.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.73%
Male Poverty Rate
7.82%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fulton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fulton is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fulton is White, with 6.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.26%.
Fulton Poverty
Fulton Poverty Rate by Education
Fulton Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
58.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
57.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Fulton Married by Age and Sex
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Fulton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Fulton Marital Status by Race
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Fulton Marital Status
Fulton Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 259 | 8.62% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 33.33% |
Fulton Veterans by Race
Fulton Veterans by Education
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3.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
Fulton Veterans by Education
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54%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Fulton Employment by Age
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Fulton Employment by Race
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Fulton Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.35%
Native Born
1.65%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
1.65%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.35% of Fulton residents were born in the United States, with 40.76% 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.
Fulton Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,999 | -26 | -0.65% |
| 2020 | 4,025 | -26 | -0.64% |
| 2019 | 4,051 | -26 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 4,077 | 36 | 0.89% |
| 2017 | 4,041 | -37 | -0.91% |
| 2016 | 4,078 | -34 | -0.83% |
| 2015 | 4,112 | -9 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 4,121 | -46 | -1.10% |
| 2013 | 4,167 | -23 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 4,190 | -40 | -0.95% |
| 2011 | 4,230 | -19 | -0.45% |
| 2010 | 4,249 | 0.00% |