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Fulton County, Indiana
Fulton County, Indiana. Fulton County had 20,091 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.9% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. It holds 16 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs, 8 towns and townships and 4 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 18049.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
20,091
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,480 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,312
Median household income
$61,360
±$5,343 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$156,500
±$11,722 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$839
±$55 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in Fulton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 20,480 residents in Fulton County. The Census Bureau estimates 20,091 for July 1, 2025, down 1.9% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 20,312 over 368 square miles of land.
| Measure | Fulton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,312 | 6,851,073 | +216 |
| Households | 8,051±270 | 2,716,009 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.08 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,584±31 | 2,976,568 | −119 |
Fulton County's population since 2000
From 20,511 in 2000 to 20,091 in 2025: down 2.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Fulton County?
Fulton County holds 16 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 8 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Rochester Township with 10,001 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Rochester Township | 10,201 | $59,577 |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 6,270 | $57,008 |
| Henry Township, Fulton County | 3,072 | $79,539 |
| Liberty Township, Fulton County | 1,540 | $53,750 |
| Newcastle Township | 1,390 | $48,889 |
| Aubbeenaubbee TownshipGEOID 1804902656 | 1,346 | $78,068 |
| Union Township, Fulton County | 1,259 | $44,135 |
| Richland Township, Fulton CountyGEOID 1804964044 | 1,127 | $87,083 |
| Akron | 1,125 | $58,636 |
| Kewanna | 576 | $36,528 |
| Wayne Township, Fulton CountyGEOID 1804981692 | 545 | $76,029 |
| Nyona LakeGEOID 1855512 | – | not published |
| FultonGEOID 1826152 | 303 | $54,750 |
| Leiters FordGEOID 1842822 | – | $43,798 |
| Lake BruceGEOID 1841004 | – | $31,750 |
| TalmaGEOID 1874870 | – | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fulton County?
The median resident of Fulton County is 42.3 years old; 23.4% are under 18 and 20.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.5%. 2.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fulton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3±0.6 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.4% | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.5%±0.3 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.5% | 8.6% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.5%±1.6 pts | 75.4% | −2.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1%±0.8 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.5%±2.0 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1%±1.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7%±1.9 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.9%±2.2 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.1%±2.5 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.9%±2.4 pts | 29.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0%±1.4 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fulton County earn?
Half of Fulton County's 8,051 households earn less than $61,360 a year (±$5,343), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $64,038 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fulton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,360±$5,343 | $71,957 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,533±$6,578 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,398±$2,404 | $38,351 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.3%±3.1 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.3%±7.9 pts | 16.0% | +9.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.4%±3.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.6%±2.6 pts | 89.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fulton County?
Owners occupy 80.1% of Fulton County's occupied homes and renters 19.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $156,500 by its owner (±$11,722). The median renter pays $839 a month including utilities, and 34.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fulton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $156,500±$11,722 | $218,200 | +$29,000 |
| Median gross rent | $839±$55 | $1,062 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.5%±10.0 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,173±$53 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.1%±3.3 pts | 70.6% | +5.4 pts |
| Housing units | 9,584±31 | 2,976,568 | −119 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0%±2.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.2%±2.9 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.6%±2.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.2%±3.3 pts | 16.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Fulton County building?
Builders took permits for 64 new housing units across Fulton County in 2025 (22 single-family), 3.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Fulton County get to work?
77.2% of Fulton County's workers drive alone and 5.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.8%.
| Measure | Fulton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.7%±2.5 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8%±2.6 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.2%±3.5 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.3%±2.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±0.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.1%±1.5 pts | 10.7% | +2.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.8 min±1.7 | 24.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Fulton County's census tracts?
Fulton County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $51,157 (Tract 9531) to $83,608 (Tract 9532).
| Tract 953018049953000 | 3,031±368 | $70,313 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 953118049953100 | 5,892±311 | $51,157 |
| Tract 953218049953200 | 4,052±439 | $83,608 |
| Tract 953318049953300 | 1,803±248 | $63,341 |
| Tract 953418049953400 | 2,513±318 | $60,463 |
| Tract 953518049953500 | 3,021±202 | $69,808 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Fulton County compare with Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 71st of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 88th of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 69th of 92 |
| Median household income | 75th of 92 |
| Median home value | 70th of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 57th of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 14th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65th of 92 |
| Median age | 29th of 92 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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