Fulton County, New York Demographics 2026

Name: Fulton County, New York Demographics
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Fulton County, New York has a population of 52,487, the 45th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $66,533 and the median home value is $163,100. The poverty rate is 13.1%.

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

Fulton County Quick Facts

Population 52,487

Median Household Income $66,533

Median Home Value $163,100

Poverty Rate 13.1%

Unemployment Rate 3.5%

Median Age 44.1 years

Homeownership Rate 71.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.9%

High School Graduation 89.7%

Cities/Places 6

Population 52,487 45th of 62

Median Income $66,533 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.1%

Unemployment 3.5%

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	52,787	52,487	-0.6%
Median household income	$62,615	$66,533	+6.3%
Median home value	$156,100	$163,100	+4.5%

Median Household Income

Fulton

$66,533

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Fulton

$163,100

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.6%

$25K-$50K 22.0%

$50K-$100K 31.4%

$100K+ 31.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.0%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

4.1%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

4.1%

$30K-$35K

4.4%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

5.4%

$45K-$50K

4.7%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

12.0%

$75K-$100K

12.3%

$100K-$125K

12.3%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

7.5%

$200K+

4.9%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

59.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.4%

Renter 28.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $912/mo 16.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.0%

18-34

18.6%

35-54

25.4%

55-74

27.6%

75+

8.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Fulton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Gloversville	14,962	$51,556	17.6%	$106,400
Johnstown	8,111	$63,763	8.4%	$157,800
Broadalbin	1,819	$107,557	8.1%	$164,300
Mayfield	1,099	$70,208	19.6%	$189,400
Northville	1,038	$78,235	7.5%	$207,100
Caroga Lake	448	$55,200	5.6%	$124,700

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Population Overview

Fulton County is located in New York with a total population of 52,487. It is the 45th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fulton County is 44.1 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fulton County is $66,533. This is 23% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $163,100. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Fulton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fulton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.9% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.7%.

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 New York 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, New York?

Fulton County has a population of 52,487, making it the 45th most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in Fulton County?

The median household income in Fulton County is $66,533 with a poverty rate of 13.1%.

How many cities are in Fulton County, New York?

Fulton County contains 6 Census-designated places.