Fulton County, Georgia Population 2022
Fulton County, Georgia's estimated population is 1,105,360 with a growth rate of 1.27% 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 19.42% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,105,360 | 13,810 | 1.27% |
| 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% |
Population by Race
| 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 Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Fulton County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$49,102
Average Earnings
$58,974
Average Male
$41,999
Average Female
Fulton County, Georgia Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| 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 | 3,797 | NaN% | |
| 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 Native, with 23.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fulton County, Georgia is Other, with NaN% 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 Marital Status
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
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
| 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 Education
8.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
44.96%
Born in Fulton County, Georgia
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.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
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