Fulton County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Fulton County is located in Ohio with a total population of 42,434. It is the 58th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fulton County is 41.6 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fulton County is $72,866. This is 5% higher than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $176,000. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Fulton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fulton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.1%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (9.1% vs 4.6%). The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.8%.