Fulton County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Fulton County is located in Georgia with a total population of 1,068,507. It is the 1st most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fulton County is 36.2 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fulton County is $91,490. This is 23% higher than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% higher. The poverty rate stands at 12.9%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $431,200. Housing costs are 58% higher than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 54.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fulton County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.4%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (7.5% vs 4.3%).

Education

58.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Fulton County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 70% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.6%. Notably, 24.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.