Fulton County, Indiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 71st-largest in Indiana
The population of Fulton County, Indiana is 20,411 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 71st-largest county in Indiana. The median household income is $62,878, the median home value is $144,700, and the median age is 42.2.
The population of Fulton County has declined 3.9% since 2010 (20,818 → 20,004), a -0.28% annualized rate.
20,411
Population
-0.28%
Annual growth
55
People / sq mi
$62,878
Median Income
$144,700
Median Home Value
Fulton County covers 368 sq mi of land at 55.4 people per square mile.
About Fulton County, IN
Remote work is unusually rare in Fulton County: 3.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. Fulton County is a county in Indiana with a population of 20,411.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $62,878 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.3%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $144,700, with typical rent around $861.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Just 3.7% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Fulton County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Fulton County had a population of 20,818 in 2010 and 20,004 in 2024, a -3.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,818 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.28%.
20,004
Population (2024)
20,818
Population (2010)
20,818
Peak (2010)
-0.28%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,818 |
| 2011 | 20,734 |
| 2012 | 20,639 |
| 2013 | 20,455 |
| 2014 | 20,522 |
| 2015 | 20,346 |
| 2016 | 20,150 |
| 2017 | 20,022 |
| 2018 | 20,113 |
| 2019 | 20,042 |
| 2020 | 20,468 |
| 2021 | 20,415 |
| 2022 | 20,353 |
| 2023 | 20,319 |
| 2024 | 20,004 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.2
Median Age
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Male
20.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.7% · Seniors (65+): 20.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $62,878$-7,173 vs state |
| Mean household income | $81,697 |
| Per-capita income | $32,867 |
| Poverty rate | 9.3%+0.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Fulton County is manufacturing, accounting for 29.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
2.6%
Carpool
77.8%
Public transit
3.7%
Work from home
24.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$144,700$-56,900 vs state
Median home value
$861
Median rent
78.1%
Homeownership rate
9,564
Total housing units
82.9%
Occupied
17.1%
Vacant
21.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.1%
With health insurance
91.2%
With broadband internet
15.7%
Foreign-born
7.7%
Veterans (18+)
15.4%
With a disability
94.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
87.3%
High School+
16.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fulton County, Indiana has a population of 20,411 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 71st-largest county in Indiana. Population density is 55 people per square mile.
The population of Fulton County has declined 3.9% since 2010 (20,818 → 20,004), a -0.28% annualized rate.
The median household income in Fulton County, Indiana is $62,878, with mean (average) household income of $81,697 and per-capita income of $32,867. 9.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Fulton County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.2%), Hispanic or Latino (2.6%), Black or African American (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Fulton County, Indiana is 42.2 years. Residents are 49.4% female and 50.6% male.
The median home value in Fulton County is $144,700 and median monthly rent is $861. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 9,564 total housing units, 17.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Fulton County, Indiana is manufacturing, employing 29.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.
Indianapolis is among the largest cities associated with Fulton County, Indiana, with a population of 882,043.
Fulton County, IN Climate
Fulton County, IN has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F) and receives about 969 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.9°C
Avg Temp
969
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -5° / 23° | 49 mm |
| February | -3° / 27° | 44 mm |
| March | 3° / 38° | 70 mm |
| April | 10° / 49° | 97 mm |
| May | 16° / 61° | 102 mm |
| June | 21° / 70° | 103 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 98 mm |
| August | 22° / 71° | 92 mm |
| September | 18° / 64° | 89 mm |
| October | 11° / 53° | 74 mm |
| November | 5° / 40° | 82 mm |
| December | -2° / 29° | 69 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Fulton County, IN
The most comfortable months to visit Fulton County, IN are typically August, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near -10°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.