Fulton County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Fulton County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 14,545. It is the 64th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fulton County is 45.9 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fulton County is $64,798. This is 15% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $206,000. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $240,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fulton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.4%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

17.1% 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 50% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.3%.