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World Population Review
Fulton County, Illinois Population 2021
Fulton County, Illinois's estimated population is 33,360 with a growth rate of -1.45% 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 -10.02% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33,360 | -490 | -1.45% |
| 2020 | 33,850 | -490 | -1.43% |
| 2019 | 34,340 | -490 | -1.41% |
| 2018 | 34,830 | -274 | -0.78% |
| 2017 | 35,104 | -369 | -1.04% |
| 2016 | 35,473 | -240 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 35,713 | -282 | -0.78% |
| 2014 | 35,995 | -328 | -0.90% |
| 2013 | 36,323 | -264 | -0.72% |
| 2012 | 36,587 | -323 | -0.88% |
| 2011 | 36,910 | -166 | -0.45% |
| 2010 | 37,076 | -1,004 | -2.64% |
| 1990 | 38,080 | -5,607 | -12.83% |
| 1980 | 43,687 | 1,797 | 4.29% |
| 1970 | 41,890 | -64 | -0.15% |
| 1960 | 41,954 | -1,762 | -4.03% |
| 1950 | 43,716 | -911 | -2.04% |
| 1940 | 44,627 | 644 | 1.46% |
| 1930 | 43,983 | -4,180 | -8.68% |
| 1920 | 48,163 | -1,386 | -2.80% |
| 1910 | 49,549 | 3,348 | 7.25% |
| 1900 | 46,201 | 3,091 | 7.17% |
| 1890 | 43,110 | 1,870 | 4.53% |
| 1880 | 41,240 | 2,949 | 7.70% |
| 1870 | 38,291 | 4,953 | 14.86% |
| 1860 | 33,338 | 10,830 | 48.12% |
| 1850 | 22,508 | 9,366 | 71.27% |
| 1840 | 13,142 | 11,301 | 613.85% |
| 1830 | 1,841 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-1.45%
County Website
State
Founded
1823
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
37,076
Growth Since 2010
-10.02%
Fulton County, Illinois Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,002 | 94.04% |
| Black or African American | 1,325 | 3.78% |
| Two or More Races | 447 | 1.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 165 | 0.47% |
| Some Other Race | 104 | 0.30% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.06% |
Fulton County, Illinois Population by Race
Fulton County, Illinois Population Pyramid $2021
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Fulton County, Illinois Population by Age
Fulton County, Illinois Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,940 | 2.33 | 78.3 |
| Married | 6,774 | 2.92 | 89.7 |
| Non Family | 5,112 | 1.2 | 69.8 |
| Female | 1,252 | 3.3 | 57.1 |
| Male | 802 | 3.08 | 68.8 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
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Fulton County, Illinois Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 808 | 3.18% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,080 | 8.18% |
| High School Graduate | 8,779 | 34.50% |
| Some College | 6,430 | 25.27% |
| Associates Degree | 2,879 | 11.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,008 | 11.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,459 | 5.73% |
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Fulton County, Illinois Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Fulton County, Illinois Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,358 | 21,152 | 4,247 |
| Black | 937 | 554 | 42 |
| Hispanic | 796 | 512 | 123 |
| 2+ Races | 266 | 248 | 25 |
| Native American | 157 | 132 | 28 |
| Other Race | 92 | 64 | 13 |
| Asian | 28 | 24 | 4 |
| Islander | 15 | 15 |
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 white people with a rate of 18.18%.
Fulton County, Illinois Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,284
Average Earnings
$40,488
Average Male
$25,768
Average Female
Fulton County, Illinois Earnings by Educational Attainment
Fulton County, Illinois Language by Age
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Fulton County, Illinois Language
96.37% of Fulton County, Illinois residents speak only English, while 3.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.26% of the population.
Fulton County, Illinois Language
Fulton County, Illinois Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,264 | 4,512 | 14.43% |
| Hispanic | 652 | 183 | 28.07% |
| Multiple | 311 | 61 | 19.61% |
| Black | 205 | 41 | 20.00% |
| Asian | 15 | 5 | 33.33% |
14.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.04%
Male Poverty Rate
16.31%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fulton County, Illinois
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fulton County, Illinois is Asian, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fulton County, Illinois is White, with 14.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.45%.
Fulton County, Illinois Poverty
Fulton County, Illinois Poverty Rate by Education
Fulton County, Illinois Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Fulton County, Illinois Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Fulton County, Illinois Marital Status
Fulton County, Illinois Veterans by War
Fulton County, Illinois Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,247 | 8.54% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 10.67% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 2.77% |
| Black | 16 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 14 | 8.48% |
| Asian | 3 | 10.71% |
Fulton County, Illinois Veterans by Race
Fulton County, Illinois Veterans by Education
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6.70%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
Fulton County, Illinois Veterans by Education
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55.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
Fulton County, Illinois Employment by Age
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Fulton County, Illinois Employment by Race
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Fulton County, Illinois 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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98.76%
Native Born
1.24%
Foreign Born
0.90%
Non Citizen
0.33%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.76% of Fulton County, Illinois residents were born in the United States, with 86.02% having been born in Illinois. 0.90% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Fulton County, Illinois 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