Fulton County, IL

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2021 Population

34,022

1.82% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

43.6

0.683% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.8%

1.57% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$53,441

2.29% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$90,800

1.94% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

14,364

2.64% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Fulton County, IL had a population of 34k people with a median age of 43.6 and a median household income of $53,441. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Fulton County, IL declined from 34,654 to 34,022, a −1.82% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,243 to $53,441, a 2.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fulton County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.18%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.88%), White (Hispanic) (1.78%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.638%).

None of the households in Fulton County, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.5% of the residents in Fulton County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fulton County, IL are Spoon River College (582 degrees awarded in 2021), Innovations Design Academy (14 degrees), and Graham Hospital School of Nursing (10 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Fulton County, IL was $90,800, and the homeownership rate was 77.8%.

Most people in Fulton County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Fulton County, IL was 2 cars per household.

Fulton County, IL borders Knox County, IL, McDonough County, IL, Mason County, IL, Peoria County, IL, Schuyler County, IL, Tazewell County, IL, and Warren County, IL.

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Population & Diversity

Fulton County, IL is home to a population of 34k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.17% of Fulton County, IL residents were born outside of the country (397 people).

In 2021, there were 28.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.1k people) in Fulton County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.08k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 639 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2021 Citizenship

99.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.5% of Fulton County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Fulton County, IL was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Fulton County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fulton County, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
31.1k ± 27
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.08k ± 135
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
639 ± 130

3.14%

Hispanic Population

1.07k people

3.14% of the people in Fulton County, IL are hispanic (1.07k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Fulton County, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
630,004 ± 19,002 people
India
162,094 ± 9,822 people
Poland
126,931 ± 8,704 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 630,004 Illinois residents, followed by India with 162,094 and Poland with 126,931.

Foreign-Born Population

1.17%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

397 people

1.21%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

418 people

As of 2021, 1.17% of Fulton County, IL residents (397 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fulton County, IL was 1.21%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Fulton County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
905 ± 142
Gulf War (2001-)
342 ± 135
Gulf War (1990s)
263 ± 80

Fulton County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.65 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Fulton County, IL employs 14.4k people. The largest industries in Fulton County, IL are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,724 people), Manufacturing (1,961 people), and Retail Trade (1,670 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($78,095), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($77,813), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($72,250).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,278. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

14.4k

2021 Value

± 725

−2.64%

1 Year decline

± 7.15%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fulton County, IL declined at a rate of −2.64%, from 14.8k employees to 14.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fulton County, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,422 people), Management Occupations (1,342 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,306 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fulton County, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

14.4k

2021 Value

± 725

−2.64%

1 Year decline

± 7.15%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fulton County, IL declined at a rate of −2.64%, from 14.8k employees to 14.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fulton County, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,724 people), Manufacturing (1,961 people), and Retail Trade (1,670 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fulton County, IL, though some of these residents may live in Fulton County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,970

Median earning men ± $4,545

$29,348

Median earning women ± $2,370

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,875), Public Administration ($76,875), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,235).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,125), Public Administration ($45,227), and Construction ($40,588).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

200
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
182
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
126
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$104k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$53.6k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$32.3k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$79.7B
Wisconsin
$55.8B
Michigan
$41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Fulton County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 59.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Fulton County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 59.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Fulton County, IL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Fulton County, IL awarded 606 degrees. The student population of Fulton County, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 528 male students and 833 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fulton County, IL are White (566 and 93.4%), followed by Black or African American (24 and 3.96%), Hispanic or Latino (5 and 0.825%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (5 and 0.825%).

The largest universities in Fulton County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Spoon River College (582 and 96%), Innovations Design Academy (14 and 2.31%), and Graham Hospital School of Nursing (10 and 1.65%).

The most popular majors in Fulton County, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (151 and 24.9%), Welding Technology (57 and 9.41%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (47 and 7.76%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Fulton County, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 40%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,361 (38.8% men and 61.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,361 students enrolled in Fulton County, IL, 38.8% men and 61.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,146 records, of which 62.8% were women and 37.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
29 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
89 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
47 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Fulton County, IL was Registered Nursing with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Fulton County, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Spoon River College
582 degrees awarded
Innovations Design Academy
14 degrees awarded
Graham Hospital School of Nursing
10 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Spoon River College with 582 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 274 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fulton County, IL, which is 0.825 times less than the 332 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 566 degrees mean that there were 23.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 24 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($10,080) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,542) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,129) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.977% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.61M), Some college (2.19M), and Bachelors Degree (2.07M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Fulton County, IL was $90,800 in 2021, which is 0.371 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $92,600 to $90,800, a 1.94% decrease. The homeownership rate in Fulton County, IL is 77.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Fulton County, IL have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fulton County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Fulton County, IL is $53,441. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Fulton County, IL was Census Tract 9533 with a value of $64,914, followed by Census Tract 9538 and Census Tract 9529, with respective values of $63,553 and $62,578.

In 2022, 10.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Fulton County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.312%.

Housing

Property

$90,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,489

$10,807

Median Property Taxes

±$563

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fulton County, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Fulton County, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.8%

Homeownership

2021

61.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.8% of the housing units in Fulton County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fulton County, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9533
Census Tract 9538
Census Tract 9529

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Fulton County, IL was Census Tract 9533 with a value of $64,914, followed by Census Tract 9538 and Census Tract 9529, with respective values of $63,553 and $62,578.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Fulton County, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,441

Median Household Income

± $2,232

13.9k

Number of Households

± 708

In 2021, the median household income of the 13.9k households in Fulton County, IL grew to $53,441 from the previous year's value of $52,243.

The following chart displays the households in Fulton County, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Fulton County, IL is from Illinois.

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.479

2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2021, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0522% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (85.8%)
Carpooled (7.05%)
Worked At Home (3.16%)

In 2021, 85.8% of workers in Fulton County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.05%) and those who worked at home (3.16%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fulton County, IL have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.12% of the workforce in Fulton County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Fulton County, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Fulton County, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fulton County, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 10.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Fulton County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.312%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fulton County, IL (4.67k out of 31.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fulton County, IL is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 16.5% of the children was living in poverty in Fulton County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 115 in Fulton County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 52.2 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95% of the population of Fulton County, IL has health coverage, with 46.8% on employee plans, 19.1% on Medicaid, 17% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 1.04% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Fulton County, IL see 2862 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.45% decrease from the previous year (2904 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4813 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1773 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,862 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Fulton County, IL

Primary care physicians in Fulton County, IL see an average of 2,862 patients per year. This represents a 1.45% decrease from the previous year (2,904 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Fulton County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.95%

Uninsured

46.8%

Employer Coverage

19.1%

Medicaid

17%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

1.04%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fulton County, IL declined by 13.2% from 5.7% to 4.95%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Fulton County, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 51.9 in Fulton County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Fulton County, IL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38% in Fulton County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Fulton County, IL.

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