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Fulton County

State:
Illinois
County Seat:
Lewistown

Fulton County's estimated 2025 population is 31,753 with a growth rate of -1.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fulton County is the 46th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 37,076 and has seen a growth of -14.36% since that time.

31,753
Total Population
37
Population Density (mi²)
46
Population Rank (State)
-394 -1.23%
Annual Population Growth

Fulton County Population

Fulton County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Fulton County includes 92.95% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White30,91392.95%
Two or more races9542.87%
Black or African American8582.58%
Other race2420.73%
Native American2010.6%
Asian910.27%

Fulton County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Fulton County's average per capita income is $40,201. Household income levels show a median of $58,617. The poverty rate stands at 12.64%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$92,302$110,650
Families$74,828$96,615
Households$58,617$79,511
Non Families$35,933$46,686

$40,201

Average Income

$58,617

Median Household Income

12.64%

Poverty Rate