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 1,061,944.

  • The median home value in Fulton County is $426,151.

  • The median income in Fulton County is $86,267.

  • The median rent in Fulton County is $1,529.

  • The unemployment rate in Fulton County is 5.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Fulton County is 12.5%.

  • 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 494,838

Sandy Springs, GA Population 107,221

Roswell, GA Population 92,770

Johns Creek, GA Population 82,230

Alpharetta, GA Population 65,884

Milton, GA Population 41,029

East Point, GA Population 38,113

Union City, GA Population 26,869

Fairburn, GA Population 16,469

College Park, GA Population 14,113

Hapeville, GA Population 6,566

Palmetto, GA Population 4,650

Chattahoochee Hills, GA Population 3,273

Mountain Park, GA Population 959

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
Source: Wikipedia User Open street map | CC BY 2.5
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 1,061,944. The population has increased 1.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 1,054,286 0.3%
2021 1,051,550 1.5%
2020 1,036,200 -

Gender in Fulton County

  • Fulton County is 51.2% female with 543,725 female residents.

  • Fulton County is 48.8% male with 518,219 male residents.

Female
51.2% (543,725)
Male
48.8% (518,219)
Gender Fulton County GA USA
Female 51.2% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 48.8% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Fulton County

Fulton County is:

  • 38.4% White with 407,576 White residents.

  • 43.0% African American with 456,706 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 1,226 American Indian residents.

  • 7.6% Asian with 80,192 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 207 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.7% Other with 7,373 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 31,141 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.3% Hispanic with 77,523 Hispanic residents.

White
38.4% (407,576)
African American
43.0% (456,706)
American Indian
0.1% (1,226)
Asian
7.6% (80,192)
Hawaiian
0.0% (207)
Other
0.7% (7,373)
Two Or More
2.9% (31,141)
Hispanic
7.3% (77,523)

Table: Fulton County By Race

Race Fulton County GA USA
White 38.4% 50.8% 58.9%
African American 43.0% 31.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 7.6% 4.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.7% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.9% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 7.3% 10.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Fulton County, Georgia

  • 5.7% of households in Fulton County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.7% of households in Fulton County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Fulton County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Fulton County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Fulton County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Fulton County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Fulton County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Fulton County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Fulton County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 18.6% of households in Fulton County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.7% (60,642)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.7% (38,885)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.1% (64,537)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.0% (63,419)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.9% (94,265)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.6% (144,812)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.7% (134,735)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.7% (166,981)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.1% (96,441)
$200,000 or more
18.6% (197,224)
Income Fulton County GA USA
Less than $10,000 5.7% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.7% 3.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.1% 7.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.0% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.9% 11.2% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.6% 16.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 13.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.7% 16.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.1% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 18.6% 10.0% 11.4%

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

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

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

  • 16.0% 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.

  • 33.0% of adults in Fulton County completed bachelor's degree.

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Fulton County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Fulton County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (42,477)
9-12th Grade
4% (42,477)
High School / GED
16% (169,911)
Some College
14% (148,672)
Associate's Degree
6% (63,716)
Bachelor's Degree
33% (350,441)
Master's Degree
17% (180,530)
Professional Degree
4% (42,477)
Doctorate Degree
2% (21,238)
Education Fulton County GA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 7% 6%
High School / GED 16% 27% 26%
Some College 14% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 33% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 17% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 4% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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