Fulton County, New York Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Fulton County is located in New York with a total population of 52,787. It is the 45th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fulton County is 44.1 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fulton County is $62,615. This is 26% lower than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $156,100. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $403,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Fulton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fulton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.8% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

21.2% 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 46% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.5%.