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World Population Review
Fulton County, Georgia Population 2021
Fulton County, Georgia's estimated population is 1,091,550 with a growth rate of 1.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fulton County, Georgia is the 2nd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 925,632 and has seen a growth of 17.92% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,091,550 | 13,810 | 1.28% |
| 2020 | 1,077,740 | 13,800 | 1.30% |
| 2019 | 1,063,940 | 13,810 | 1.32% |
| 2018 | 1,050,130 | 11,190 | 1.08% |
| 2017 | 1,038,940 | 16,070 | 1.57% |
| 2016 | 1,022,870 | 17,740 | 1.76% |
| 2015 | 1,005,130 | 13,283 | 1.34% |
| 2014 | 991,847 | 10,375 | 1.06% |
| 2013 | 981,472 | 8,251 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 973,221 | 25,752 | 2.72% |
| 2011 | 947,469 | 21,837 | 2.36% |
| 2010 | 925,632 | 276,681 | 42.64% |
| 1990 | 648,951 | 59,047 | 10.01% |
| 1980 | 589,904 | -17,688 | -2.91% |
| 1970 | 607,592 | 51,266 | 9.22% |
| 1960 | 556,326 | 82,754 | 17.47% |
| 1950 | 473,572 | 80,686 | 20.54% |
| 1940 | 392,886 | 74,299 | 23.32% |
| 1930 | 318,587 | 85,981 | 36.96% |
| 1920 | 232,606 | 54,873 | 30.87% |
| 1910 | 177,733 | 60,370 | 51.44% |
| 1900 | 117,363 | 32,708 | 38.64% |
| 1890 | 84,655 | 35,518 | 72.28% |
| 1880 | 49,137 | 15,691 | 46.91% |
| 1870 | 33,446 | 19,019 | 131.83% |
| 1860 | 14,427 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
1.28%
County Website
State
Founded
December 20, 1853
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
925,632
Growth Since 2010
17.92%
Fulton County, Georgia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 462,133 | 44.60% |
| Black or African American | 456,855 | 44.09% |
| Asian | 73,129 | 7.06% |
| Two or More Races | 24,209 | 2.34% |
| Some Other Race | 15,345 | 1.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,213 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 316 | 0.03% |
Fulton County, Georgia Population by Race
Fulton County, Georgia Population Pyramid $2021
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Fulton County, Georgia Population by Age
Fulton County, Georgia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 410,576 | 2.44 | 51.6 |
| Non Family | 190,131 | 1.3 | 37.1 |
| Married | 148,415 | 3.24 | 76.8 |
| Female | 56,277 | 3.82 | 36.4 |
| Male | 15,753 | 3.76 | 44 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
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Fulton County, Georgia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17,067 | 2.44% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35,018 | 5.00% |
| High School Graduate | 124,030 | 17.70% |
| Some College | 111,827 | 15.96% |
| Associates Degree | 42,165 | 6.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 218,463 | 31.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 152,076 | 21.71% |
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Fulton County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Fulton County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 304,339 | 298,438 | 218,990 |
| Black | 294,873 | 262,743 | 91,275 |
| Asian | 49,777 | 47,370 | 40,338 |
| Hispanic | 41,490 | 30,323 | 13,940 |
| 2+ Races | 10,601 | 9,994 | 5,739 |
| Other Race | 9,033 | 6,364 | 3,058 |
| Native American | 2,567 | 1,583 | 399 |
| Islander | 202 | 202 | 56 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.04%.
Fulton County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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$49,102
Average Earnings
$58,974
Average Male
$41,999
Average Female
Fulton County, Georgia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Fulton County, Georgia Language by Age
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Fulton County, Georgia Language
84.04% of Fulton County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 15.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.21% of the population.
Fulton County, Georgia Language
Fulton County, Georgia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 441,193 | 98,906 | 22.42% |
| White | 400,948 | 22,693 | 5.66% |
| Hispanic | 72,497 | 13,418 | 18.51% |
| Asian | 69,491 | 6,067 | 8.73% |
| Other | 14,960 | 3,797 | 25.38% |
| Multiple | 22,867 | 3,553 | 15.54% |
| Native | 3,936 | 942 | 23.93% |
| Islander | 316 | 67 | 21.20% |
14.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.89%
Male Poverty Rate
15.73%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fulton County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fulton County, Georgia is Other, with 25.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fulton County, Georgia is White, with 5.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.27%.
Fulton County, Georgia Poverty
Fulton County, Georgia Poverty Rate by Education
Fulton County, Georgia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
38.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.6%
Male Marriage Rate
36.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Fulton County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
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Fulton County, Georgia 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 45-54.
Fulton County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
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Fulton County, Georgia Marital Status
Fulton County, Georgia Veterans by War
Fulton County, Georgia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 21,975 | 6.38% |
| White | 18,840 | 5.03% |
| Hispanic | 1,018 | 2.06% |
| 2+ Races | 753 | 5.32% |
| Asian | 344 | 0.59% |
| Other Race | 292 | 2.77% |
| Native American | 220 | 7.33% |
| Islander | 24 | 9.76% |
Fulton County, Georgia Veterans by Race
Fulton County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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8.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
Fulton County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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68.2%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
Fulton County, Georgia Employment by Age
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Fulton County, Georgia Employment by Race
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Fulton County, Georgia 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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86.92%
Native Born
13.08%
Foreign Born
7.58%
Non Citizen
5.50%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.92% of Fulton County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 44.96% having been born in Georgia. 7.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Fulton County, Georgia Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990