Fulton County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Fulton County, Ohio has a population of 42,434, the 58th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $72,866 and the median home value is $176,000. The poverty rate is 8.7%.
Fulton County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Fulton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wauseon | 7,387 | $74,337 | 7.6% | $143,400 |
| Archbold | 4,369 | $68,634 | 4.1% | $175,500 |
| Delta | 2,728 | $64,464 | 17.2% | $148,800 |
| Fayette | 1,074 | $47,500 | 24.2% | $92,300 |
| Lyons | 769 | $46,397 | 30.0% | $136,500 |
| Metamora | 608 | $79,167 | 6.3% | $153,700 |
| Ai | 598 | $83,733 | 10.7% | $9,999 |
| Pettisville | 488 | $97,273 | 1.4% | $159,400 |
| Tedrow | 240 | $60,536 | 1.3% | $104,000 |
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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. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Fulton County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Ohio 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, Ohio?
Fulton County has a population of 42,434, making it the 58th most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Fulton County?
The median household income in Fulton County is $72,866 with a poverty rate of 8.7%.
How many cities are in Fulton County, Ohio?
Fulton County contains 9 Census-designated places.