Fulton County Summary

Life in Fulton County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Fulton County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Fulton County:

  • The population in Fulton County is 1,068,507.

  • The median home value in Fulton County is $420,182.

  • The median income in Fulton County is $91,490.

  • The median rent in Fulton County is $1,635.

  • The unemployment rate in Fulton County is 5.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Fulton County is 12.9%.

  • The average high in Fulton County is 77.3° and there are 120.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Fulton County

List Of Cities & Towns in Fulton County

Atlanta, GA Population 499,287

Sandy Springs, GA Population 107,198

Roswell, GA Population 92,577

Johns Creek, GA Population 82,115

Alpharetta, GA Population 66,355

Milton, GA Population 41,305

East Point, GA Population 38,233

Union City, GA Population 27,300

Fairburn, GA Population 16,609

College Park, GA Population 13,969

Hapeville, GA Population 6,590

Palmetto, GA Population 4,681

Chattahoochee Hills, GA Population 3,537

Mountain Park, GA Population 823

Map Of Fulton County

Fulton County, GA Weather

  • The average high in Fulton County is 77.3°.

  • There are 90.17 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 120.7 inches of rain each year with 0.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:13 hours of sun each day in Fulton County.

StatFulton County
Mean High77.3
Nice Days90.17
Rainfall120.7
Snowfall0.8
Sunny Hours5:13
77.3°
Average High
120.7
Inches of Rain

Fulton County Photos

Alpharettac Georgia City Hall
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Atlantaphoenix
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Metro Atlanta
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Downtown Alpharettac Georgia
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Willspark
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Fulton County Demographics

Population over time in Fulton County

The current population in Fulton County is 1,068,507. The population has increased 1.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 1,054,286 0.3%
2022 1,051,550 1.5%
2021 1,036,200 -

Gender in Fulton County

  • Fulton County is 51.4% female with 548,746 female residents.

  • Fulton County is 48.6% male with 519,760 male residents.

Female
51.4% (548,746)
Male
48.6% (519,760)
Gender Fulton County GA USA
Female 51.4% 51.2% 50.5%
Male 48.6% 48.8% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Fulton County

Fulton County is:

  • 37.4% White with 399,326 White residents.

  • 42.6% African American with 455,582 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 1,097 American Indian residents.

  • 7.5% Asian with 80,493 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 222 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.8% Other with 8,186 Other residents.

  • 3.5% Two Or More with 37,491 Two Or More residents.

  • 8.1% Hispanic with 86,110 Hispanic residents.

White
37.4% (399,326)
African American
42.6% (455,582)
American Indian
0.1% (1,097)
Asian
7.5% (80,493)
Hawaiian
0.0% (222)
Other
0.8% (8,186)
Two Or More
3.5% (37,491)
Hispanic
8.1% (86,110)

Table: Fulton County By Race

Race Fulton County GA USA
White 37.4% 49.8% 58.2%
African American 42.6% 31.0% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 7.5% 4.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.8% 0.5% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.5% 3.5% 3.9%
Hispanic 8.1% 10.7% 19.0%

Household Income For Fulton County, Georgia

  • 5.8% of households in Fulton County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.6% of households in Fulton County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Fulton County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Fulton County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Fulton County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Fulton County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Fulton County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Fulton County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Fulton County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 19.9% of households in Fulton County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.8% (61,803)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.6% (38,348)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.6% (59,919)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.6% (59,625)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.7% (92,920)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.9% (137,725)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.0% (128,522)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.0% (171,260)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.9% (105,751)
$200,000 or more
19.9% (212,629)
Income Fulton County GA USA
Less than $10,000 5.8% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.6% 3.6% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.6% 7.0% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.6% 7.2% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.7% 11.0% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.9% 16.2% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.0% 13.1% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.0% 17.0% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.9% 8.7% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 19.9% 11.0% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Fulton County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Fulton County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Fulton County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 15.0% of adults in Fulton County completed high school / ged.

  • 14.0% of adults in Fulton County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Fulton County completed associate's degree.

  • 34.0% of adults in Fulton County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Fulton County completed master's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Fulton County completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Fulton County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (21,370)
9-12th Grade
4% (42,740)
High School / GED
15% (160,276)
Some College
14% (149,590)
Associate's Degree
6% (64,110)
Bachelor's Degree
34% (363,292)
Master's Degree
17% (181,646)
Professional Degree
5% (53,425)
Doctorate Degree
3% (32,055)
Education Fulton County GA USA
< 9th Grade 1% 2% 5%
9-12th Grade 4% 7% 6%
High School / GED 15% 27% 26%
Some College 14% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 34% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 17% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 5% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 3% 2% 2%

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