Fulton County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Name: Fulton County, Illinois Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Fulton County, Illinois has a population of 33,020, the 45th most populous county in Illinois. The median household income is $60,599 and the median home value is $107,200. The poverty rate is 13.2%.

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

Fulton County Quick Facts

Population 33,020

Median Household Income $60,599

Median Home Value $107,200

Poverty Rate 13.2%

Unemployment Rate 6.7%

Median Age 43.9 years

Homeownership Rate 76.6%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.5%

High School Graduation 90.6%

Cities/Places 18

Population 33,020 45th of 102

Median Income $60,599 27% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.2%

Unemployment 6.7%

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	33,259	33,020	-0.7%
Median household income	$58,617	$60,599	+3.4%
Median home value	$102,500	$107,200	+4.6%

Median Household Income

Fulton

$60,599

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Fulton

$107,200

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.3%

$25K-$50K 24.3%

$50K-$100K 30.0%

$100K+ 28.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

4.5%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

5.2%

$35K-$40K

6.3%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

7.8%

$60K-$75K

10.6%

$75K-$100K

11.7%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

7.2%

$150K-$200K

6.8%

$200K+

4.2%

Employment

6.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

53.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.6%

Renter 23.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $785/mo 15.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.5%

18-34

19.6%

35-54

25.3%

55-74

26.8%

75+

8.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Fulton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Canton	13,144	$53,254	15.2%	$107,100
Lewistown	1,781	$54,000	11.5%	$102,200
Cuba	1,004	$42,375	22.7%	$63,900
Astoria	984	$50,536	15.2%	$67,600
Vermont	698	$48,846	19.6%	$57,000
Avon	694	$50,000	23.1%	$62,200
Ipava	487	$48,698	22.6%	$66,300
St. David	383	$54,583	16.1%	$65,400
Fairview	324	$58,125	9.6%	$91,400
Dunfermline	314	$70,833	11.8%	$119,300
Table Grove	306	$59,000	17.3%	$75,500
Norris	303	$44,844	19.8%	$63,100
Bryant	160	$35,000	44.4%	$91,400
Banner	157	$52,917	25.8%	$101,600
Smithfield	150	$65,000	4.0%	$58,800
Marietta	132	$52,500	29.5%	$65,000
Ellisville	80	$50,865	10.0%	$33,600
Liverpool	70	$62,692	18.5%	N/A

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Population Overview

Fulton County is located in Illinois with a total population of 33,020. It is the 45th most populous county out of 102 in Illinois. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fulton County is 43.9 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fulton County is $60,599. This is 27% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $107,200. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Fulton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fulton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.8% vs 58.1%). The Black or African American population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.6%.

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 Illinois 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, Illinois?

Fulton County has a population of 33,020, making it the 45th most populous county in Illinois.

What is the median income in Fulton County?

The median household income in Fulton County is $60,599 with a poverty rate of 13.2%.

How many cities are in Fulton County, Illinois?

Fulton County contains 18 Census-designated places.