Fulton County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Fulton County is located in Indiana with a total population of 20,411. It is the 71st most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fulton County is 42.2 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fulton County is $62,878. This is 10% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 7.4%. This is 71% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $144,700. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Fulton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fulton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.4%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.3%.