Fulton County, Pennsylvania Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 64th-largest in Pennsylvania
The population of Fulton County, Pennsylvania is 14,545 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 64th-largest county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $64,798, the median home value is $206,000, and the median age is 45.9.
The population of Fulton County has declined 2.8% since 2010 (14,861 → 14,452), a -0.20% annualized rate.
14,545
Population
-0.20%
Annual growth
33
People / sq mi
$64,798
Median Income
$206,000
Median Home Value
Fulton County covers 438 sq mi of land at 33.2 people per square mile.
About Fulton County, PA
Age is the most distinctive thing about Fulton County: a median age of 45.9, older than the national median. Fulton County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of 14,545.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $64,798 — below the US median of $78,538. About 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $206,000, with typical rent around $781.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 17.1%, below the national 35.0%. Around 6.7% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Fulton County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Fulton County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Fulton County had a population of 14,861 in 2010 and 14,452 in 2024, a -2.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,861 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.20%.
14,452
Population (2024)
14,861
Population (2010)
14,861
Peak (2010)
-0.20%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,861 |
| 2011 | 14,738 |
| 2012 | 14,701 |
| 2013 | 14,622 |
| 2014 | 14,536 |
| 2015 | 14,510 |
| 2016 | 14,502 |
| 2017 | 14,469 |
| 2018 | 14,486 |
| 2019 | 14,502 |
| 2020 | 14,582 |
| 2021 | 14,555 |
| 2022 | 14,557 |
| 2023 | 14,510 |
| 2024 | 14,452 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
45.9
Median Age
48.6%
Female
51.4%
Male
22.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.1% · Seniors (65+): 22.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $64,798$-11,283 vs state |
| Mean household income | $83,930 |
| Per-capita income | $36,413 |
| Poverty rate | 8.9%+0.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 57.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Fulton County is manufacturing, accounting for 20.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
1.8%
Carpool
80.5%
Public transit
6.7%
Work from home
31.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$206,000$-34,500 vs state
Median home value
$781
Median rent
77.6%
Homeownership rate
7,129
Total housing units
86.4%
Occupied
13.6%
Vacant
22.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.0%
With health insurance
85.8%
With broadband internet
27.5%
Foreign-born
6.7%
Veterans (18+)
17.3%
With a disability
98.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.3%
High School+
17.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fulton County, Pennsylvania has a population of 14,545 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 64th-largest county in Pennsylvania. Population density is 33 people per square mile.
The population of Fulton County has declined 2.8% since 2010 (14,861 → 14,452), a -0.20% annualized rate.
The median household income in Fulton County, Pennsylvania is $64,798, with mean (average) household income of $83,930 and per-capita income of $36,413. 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Fulton County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.1%), Black or African American (1.4%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Fulton County, Pennsylvania is 45.9 years. Residents are 48.6% female and 51.4% male.
The median home value in Fulton County is $206,000 and median monthly rent is $781. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,129 total housing units, 13.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Fulton County, Pennsylvania is manufacturing, employing 20.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.
Philadelphia is among the largest cities associated with Fulton County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 1,582,432.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.