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Fulton County, Pennsylvania
Fulton County, Pennsylvania. Fulton County had 14,483 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. It holds 19 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs, 11 towns and townships and 6 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 42057.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,483
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,556 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,531
Median household income
$65,836
±$2,460 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$208,500
±$7,342 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$809
±$36 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
How many people live in Fulton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 14,556 residents in Fulton County. The Census Bureau estimates 14,483 for July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 14,531 over 438 square miles of land.
| Measure | Fulton County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,531 | 13,018,639 | +25 |
| Households | 6,339±124 | 5,274,853 | +350 |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.04 | 2.39 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 7,157±43 | 5,806,452 | −100 |
Fulton County's population since 2000
From 14,261 in 2000 to 14,483 in 2025: up 1.6%. 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 19 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 11 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Ayr Township with 1,995 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Ayr Township | 2,036 | $61,818 |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Township, Fulton County | 1,612 | $74,485 |
| Licking Creek Township | 1,575 | $78,036 |
| Bethel Township, Fulton County | 1,555 | $74,856 |
| Belfast Township | 1,361 | $64,074 |
| Dublin Township, Fulton County | 1,193 | $50,048 |
| McConnellsburg | 1,151 | $36,875 |
| Taylor Township, Fulton County | 1,065 | $75,179 |
| Thompson Township, Fulton County | 1,029 | $81,932 |
| Union Township, Fulton County | 747 | $96,023 |
| Brush Creek Township | 732 | $55,208 |
| Wells Township, Fulton County | 494 | $60,000 |
| NeedmoreGEOID 4252872 | 153 | $71,979 |
| HustontownGEOID 4236536 | – | $100,625 |
| Wells TanneryGEOID 4282192 | – | $47,250 |
| WarfordsburgGEOID 4280944 | – | $66,250 |
| Burnt CabinsGEOID 4210328 | – | $31,000 |
| Valley-HiGEOID 4279644 | 6 | not published |
| WoodGEOID 4286078 | – | $75,729 |
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 46.1 years old; 19.7% are under 18 and 22.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.8%. 0.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fulton County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1±0.5 | 40.9 | +0.7 |
| Under 18 years | 19.7%±0.3 pts | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.8%±0.3 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% | 8.7% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.2%±0.6 pts | 73.0% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.2 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±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 | 2.8%±0.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4%±0.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 17.1%±1.1 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1%±1.2 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.3%±1.4 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.7%±1.9 pts | 35.2% | +4.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6%±1.1 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 6,339 households earn less than $65,836 a year (±$2,460), against $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $65,813 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fulton County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,836±$2,460 | $77,971 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,807±$3,798 | $107,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,688±$1,618 | $44,355 | +$3,972 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.2%±1.7 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.0%±4.4 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.9%±1.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.1%±1.6 pts | 89.7% | – |
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 77.6% of Fulton County's occupied homes and renters 22.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $208,500 by its owner (±$7,342). The median renter pays $809 a month including utilities, and 27.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fulton County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $208,500±$7,342 | $254,500 | +$10,358 |
| Median gross rent | $809±$36 | $1,209 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.8%±5.4 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,445±$39 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.6%±1.9 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,157±43 | 5,806,452 | −100 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.8%±1.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.2%±2.1 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.5%±1.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.3%±1.7 pts | 25.0% | – |
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 17 new housing units across Fulton County in 2025 (17 single-family), 1.2 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?
78.8% of Fulton County's workers drive alone and 8.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Fulton County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.7%±1.4 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9%±0.8 pts | 5.3% | −2.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 78.8%±2.1 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5%±1.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.8%±0.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.4%±1.3 pts | 15.6% | +4.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.5 min±1.2 | 26.3 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 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $61,705 (Tract 9601) to $74,750 (Tract 9603).
| Tract 960142057960100 | 4,756±248 | $61,705 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960242057960200 | 4,915±198 | $62,943 |
| Tract 960342057960300 | 4,860±239 | $74,750 |
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 Pennsylvania's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 64th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 34th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 63rd of 67 |
| Median household income | 36th of 67 |
| Median home value | 31st of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 47th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 41st of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62nd of 67 |
| Median age | 16th of 67 |
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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