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Population Review

Fullerton, Pennsylvania Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Fullerton, Pennsylvania is 16,729 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 40th-largest city in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $63,357, the median home value is $229,900, and the median age is 34.2.

16,729

Population

4560

People / sq mi

$63,357

Median Income

$229,900

Median Home Value

Fullerton covers 3.7 sq mi of land at 4560 people per square mile.

About Fullerton, PA

Fullerton is a city in Pennsylvania with a population of 16,729. It ranks #40 among cities in Pennsylvania by population. The median age is 34.2, younger than the national median. The population is 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

The median household income in Fullerton is $63,357, below the US median of $74,580. 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $229,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,381. The homeownership rate of 51.3% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Fullerton reflects 23.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.8 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White58.7%
Black or African American13.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$63,357

Median Household Income

$31,433

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$229,900

Median Home Value

$1,381

Median Rent

51.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.0%

High School+

23.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.5%

Drive Alone

79.0%

Public Transit

5.5%

Work From Home

26.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

24.6%

Foreign Born

63.5%

Non-English at Home

4.7%

Veterans

10.1%

With Disability

86.8%

Health Insurance

95.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management21.2%
Manufacturing14.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.1%
Retail Trade11.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.4%
Construction6.2%
Information4.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.5%
Public Administration2.6%
Transportation & Warehousing1.5%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fullerton, Pennsylvania has a population of 16,729 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 40th-largest city in Pennsylvania.

The median household income in Fullerton, Pennsylvania is $63,357, with 8.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Fullerton, Pennsylvania is $229,900, with median monthly rent at $1,381 and a homeownership rate of 51.3%.

The median age in Fullerton, Pennsylvania is 34.2 years. The population is 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.