Fullerton is a CDP located in Lehigh County Pennsylvania. Fullerton has a 2024 population of 16,597. Fullerton is currently growing at a rate of 0.73% annually and its population has increased by 7.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,415 in 2020.
The average household income in Fullerton is $78,231 with a poverty rate of 13.98%. The median age in Fullerton is 34.6 years: 33.4 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fullerton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,541 | 64.44% |
| Two or more races | 2,886 | 17.64% |
| Black or African American | 1,643 | 10.04% |
| Other race | 734 | 4.49% |
| Asian | 552 | 3.37% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,474 | 2.52 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Married | 2,954 | 3.36 | 66 | 34 |
| Non Family | 2,043 | 1.25 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Female | 822 | 2.4 | 36.6 | 63.4 |
| Male | 655 | 2.87 | 33.4 | 66.6 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
51.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 365 | 3.25% |
| Associates Degree | 1,269 | 11.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,795 | 16% |
| Graduate Degree | 611 | 5.45% |
| High School Graduate | 4,656 | 41.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 443 | 3.95% |
| Some College | 2,077 | 18.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,984 | 6,615 | 1,666 |
| Hispanic | 2,622 | 2,339 | 347 |
| 2+ Races | 1,400 | 1,210 | 68 |
| Black | 1,047 | 1,014 | 151 |
| Asian | 460 | 367 | 246 |
| Other Race | 383 | 340 | 43 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,105 | $71,979 | $57,936 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,233 | $111,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,966 | $45,422 | $25,368 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,479 | $39,476 | $20,718 |
| Overall | $43,621 | $46,947 | $36,472 |
| Some College | $37,386 | $43,153 | $34,325 |
$43,621
Average Earnings
$46,947
Average Male
$36,472
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.29% of Fullerton residents speak only English, while 30.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,012 | 1,282 | 25.58% |
| Multiple | 2,886 | 1,231 | 42.65% |
| White | 9,018 | 722 | 8.01% |
| Black | 1,643 | 231 | 14.06% |
| Other | 734 | 54 | 7.36% |
| Asian | 552 | 9 | 1.63% |
13.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.36%
Male Poverty Rate
11.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fullerton is Multiple, with 42.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fullerton is Asian, with 1.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.33% |
| High School | 16.17% |
| Some College | 4.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 48.96% |
| Male Employed | 8.66% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.04% |
| Female Employed | 3.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,634 | $86,107 |
| Households | $63,423 | $78,231 |
| Married Families | $80,060 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,060 | $54,319 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
761
Number of Veterans
726
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 165 |
| First Gulf War | 160 |
| Second Gulf War | 141 |
| Korea | 118 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 226 |
| 35 to 54 | 178 |
| 55 to 64 | 158 |
| 65 to 74 | 145 |
| 18 to 34 | 54 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 706 | 8.07% |
| Hispanic | 83 | 2.5% |
| Black | 45 | 3.63% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 0.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.5%
Labor Force Participation
70%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.28%
Born in Fullerton
79.5%
Native Born
20.5%
Foreign Born
9.99%
Non Citizen
10.51%
Naturalized
79.5% of Fullerton residents were born in the United States, with 53.28% having been born in Pennsylvania. 9.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,597 | 120 | 0.73% |
| 2023 | 16,477 | 119 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 16,358 | 227 | 1.41% |
| 2021 | 16,131 | 716 | 4.64% |
| 2020 | 15,415 | -372 | -2.36% |
| 2019 | 15,787 | 209 | 1.34% |
| 2018 | 15,578 | 274 | 1.79% |
| 2017 | 15,304 | -174 | -1.12% |
| 2016 | 15,478 | -184 | -1.17% |
| 2015 | 15,662 | 133 | 0.86% |
| 2014 | 15,529 | 94 | 0.61% |
| 2013 | 15,435 | 34 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 15,401 | 147 | 0.96% |
| 2011 | 15,254 | 329 | 2.2% |
| 2010 | 14,925 | 0 | 0% |