Fulton County, Illinois Population 2022
Fulton County, Illinois's estimated population is 32,870 with a growth rate of -1.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fulton County, Illinois is the 42nd largest county in Illinois. The 2010 Population was 37,076 and has seen a growth of -11.34% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 1,841 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 13,142 | 11,301 | 613.85% |
| 1850 | 22,508 | 9,366 | 71.27% |
| 1860 | 33,338 | 10,830 | 48.12% |
| 1870 | 38,291 | 4,953 | 14.86% |
| 1880 | 41,240 | 2,949 | 7.70% |
| 1890 | 43,110 | 1,870 | 4.53% |
| 1900 | 46,201 | 3,091 | 7.17% |
| 1910 | 49,549 | 3,348 | 7.25% |
| 1920 | 48,163 | -1,386 | -2.80% |
| 1930 | 43,983 | -4,180 | -8.68% |
| 1940 | 44,627 | 644 | 1.46% |
| 1950 | 43,716 | -911 | -2.04% |
| 1960 | 41,954 | -1,762 | -4.03% |
| 1970 | 41,890 | -64 | -0.15% |
| 1980 | 43,687 | 1,797 | 4.29% |
| 1990 | 38,080 | -5,607 | -12.83% |
| 2010 | 37,076 | -1,004 | -2.64% |
| 2011 | 36,910 | -166 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 36,587 | -323 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 36,323 | -264 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 35,995 | -328 | -0.90% |
| 2015 | 35,713 | -282 | -0.78% |
| 2016 | 35,473 | -240 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 35,104 | -369 | -1.04% |
| 2018 | 34,830 | -274 | -0.78% |
| 2019 | 34,340 | -490 | -1.41% |
| 2020 | 33,850 | -490 | -1.43% |
| 2021 | 33,360 | -490 | -1.45% |
| 2022 | 32,870 | -490 | -1.47% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,398 | 93.49% |
| Black or African American | 1,286 | 3.71% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 135 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race | 180 | 0.52% |
| Two or More Races | 563 | 1.62% |
Fulton County, Illinois Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,072 | 2.29 | 78.8 |
| Married | 6,680 | 2.9 | 91.1 |
| Male | 805 | 2.93 | 68.6 |
| Female | 1,165 | 3.27 | 55.4 |
| Non Family | 5,422 | 1.23 | 70.2 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 693 | 2.75% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,999 | 7.92% |
| High School Graduate | 9,165 | 36.31% |
| Some College | 6,182 | 24.49% |
| Associates Degree | 2,581 | 10.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,151 | 12.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,472 | 5.83% |
Fulton County, Illinois Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,083 | 21,059 | 4,403 |
| Hispanic | 801 | 534 | 138 |
| Native American | 132 | 100 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 376 | 344 | 27 |
| Asian | 68 | 68 | 3 |
| Black | 947 | 551 | 41 |
| Other Race | 127 | 85 | 4 |
| Islander | 16 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.07%.
$32,622
Average Earnings
$42,552
Average Male
$27,113
Average Female
Fulton County, Illinois Language by Age
Fulton County, Illinois Language
96.45% of Fulton County, Illinois residents speak only English, while 3.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.19% of the population.
Fulton County, Illinois Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 405 | 118 | 29.14% |
| Hispanic | 604 | 133 | 22.02% |
| Black | 272 | 42 | 15.44% |
| White | 30,771 | 4,425 | 14.38% |
| Asian | 53 | 1 | 1.89% |
| Other | NaN% |
14.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.77%
Male Poverty Rate
15.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fulton County, Illinois
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fulton County, Illinois is Multiple, with 29.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fulton County, Illinois is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.96%.
Fulton County, Illinois Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Fulton County, Illinois Married by Age and Sex
Fulton County, Illinois 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 55-64.
Fulton County, Illinois Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,177 | 8.42% |
| Black | 15 | 1.28% |
| Native American | 8 | 5.93% |
| Asian | 2 | 2.94% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 4.50% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 1.21% |
Fulton County, Illinois Veterans by Education
7.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
85.28%
Born in Fulton County, Illinois
98.79%
Native Born
1.21%
Foreign Born
0.60%
Non Citizen
0.61%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.79% of Fulton County, Illinois residents were born in the United States, with 85.28% having been born in Illinois. 0.60% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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