Fulton County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Fulton County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Fulton County, Georgia has a population of 1,076,561, the 1st most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $95,292 and the median home value is $458,800. The poverty rate is 12.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Fulton County Quick Facts

Population 1,076,561

Median Household Income $95,292

Median Home Value $458,800

Poverty Rate 12.3%

Unemployment Rate 5.4%

Median Age 36.4 years

Homeownership Rate 54.3%

Affordability Ratio 4.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 58.5%

High School Graduation 93.8%

Cities/Places 15

Population 1,076,561 1st of 159

Median Income $95,292 23% higher than state

Poverty Rate 12.3%

Unemployment 5.4%

How Fulton County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	1,068,507	1,076,561	+0.8%
Median household income	$91,490	$95,292	+4.2%
Median home value	$431,200	$458,800	+6.4%

Median Household Income

Fulton

$95,292

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Fulton

$458,800

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.5%

$25K-$50K 13.3%

$50K-$100K 24.3%

$100K+ 47.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.8%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

2.5%

$25K-$30K

2.4%

$30K-$35K

2.7%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

2.5%

$50K-$60K

5.1%

$60K-$75K

7.5%

$75K-$100K

11.7%

$100K-$125K

9.8%

$125K-$150K

6.7%

$150K-$200K

10.3%

$200K+

21.1%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

69.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 54.3%

Renter 45.7%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,732/mo 21.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.9%

18-34

26.9%

35-54

28.1%

55-74

19.1%

75+

5.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Fulton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Atlanta	505,268	$85,652	16.9%	$439,600
South Fulton	110,471	$82,324	9.1%	$309,800
Sandy Springs	107,087	$104,340	8.5%	$619,800
Roswell	92,621	$128,654	7.5%	$567,100
Johns Creek	81,988	$160,093	4.2%	$629,400
Alpharetta	66,855	$147,612	5.6%	$649,000
Milton	41,546	$171,295	4.3%	$789,000
East Point	38,335	$68,598	19.9%	$281,600
Union City	27,728	$49,549	14.2%	$245,600
Fairburn	16,831	$91,897	17.5%	$271,800
College Park	14,712	$51,635	20.7%	$325,800
Hapeville	6,630	$95,714	9.3%	$312,100
Palmetto	4,797	$80,982	9.4%	$228,800
Chattahoochee Hills	3,782	$111,792	1.1%	$397,000
Mountain Park	703	$129,583	3.0%	$371,600

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Population Overview

Fulton County is located in Georgia with a total population of 1,076,561. It is the 1st most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fulton County is 36.4 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fulton County is $95,292. This is 23% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 18% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $458,800. Housing costs are 51% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 54.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

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 36.8%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (7.8% vs 4.5%).

Education

58.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Fulton County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 67% higher than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%. Notably, 24.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Fulton County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fulton County, Georgia?

Fulton County has a population of 1,076,561, making it the 1st most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Fulton County?

The median household income in Fulton County is $95,292 with a poverty rate of 12.3%.

How many cities are in Fulton County, Georgia?

Fulton County contains 15 Census-designated places.