Fulton, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 453, Fulton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Fulton is a small community located in California, within Sonoma County. The total population is 453. It ranks as the 1239th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fulton is 42.3 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fulton is $183,158. This is 85% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 127% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.8%. This is 69% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Fulton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $760,100. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 89.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 61% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fulton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (86.1% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.

Education

31.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.3%. Notably, 15.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fulton, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.