Population 13,361 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Downtown Fullerton
Household size in Downtown Fullerton
| Period | Downtown Fullerton | Fullerton | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.92 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.00 | 3.09 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.94 | 3.05 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.96 | 2.94 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.20 | +0.02 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Downtown Fullerton are large by national standards, averaging 2.96 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.76 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Downtown Fullerton
| Period | Downtown Fullerton | Fullerton | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6 | 36.0 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.9 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.0 | 37.4 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.4 | 38.5 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.4 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Downtown Fullerton is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.4, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.6, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Downtown Fullerton
| Period | Downtown Fullerton | Fullerton | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 10.6% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 12.2% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 11.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 10.7% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +0.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Downtown Fullerton: 16.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Downtown Fullerton
Renters in Downtown Fullerton
| Period | Downtown Fullerton | Fullerton | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.0% | 46.1% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 61.2% | 47.1% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.4% | 48.2% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.9% | 48.0% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Downtown Fullerton: 66.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 49.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Downtown Fullerton
| Period | Downtown Fullerton | Fullerton | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 6.4% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Downtown Fullerton than nationally: 6.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Fullerton as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.8 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Downtown Fullerton
| Period | Downtown Fullerton | Fullerton | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1967 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1969 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1968 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1970 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Downtown Fullerton was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Fullerton overall, where the median home dates to 1970. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Downtown Fullerton
| Period | Downtown Fullerton | Fullerton | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,248 | $1,477 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,333 | $1,505 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,618 | $1,910 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,097 | $2,409 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$850 | +$932 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Downtown Fullerton pays $2,097 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in Fullerton overall ($2,409). Rents are up $850 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 36.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Downtown Fullerton
Bachelor's degrees in Downtown Fullerton
| Period | Downtown Fullerton | Fullerton | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 37.2% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 36.5% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.8% | 41.1% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.4% | 42.6% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +5.4 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Downtown Fullerton than nationally: 31.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Downtown Fullerton
| Period | Downtown Fullerton | Fullerton | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.7% | 85.7% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.0% | 85.9% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.8% | 87.0% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.7% | 87.0% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +1.3 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in six adults in Downtown Fullerton never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.9 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Downtown Fullerton
| Period | Downtown Fullerton | Fullerton | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 7.4% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 9.9% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 6.4% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in Downtown Fullerton is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Fullerton overall (6.4%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.0 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Downtown Fullerton compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Fullerton | 2.96 | 37.4 | 16.7% | 66.9% | 6.9% | 1976 | $2,097 | 31.4% | 81.7% | 5.0% |
| The Colony | 3.50 | 37.0 | 17.2% | 65.6% | 6.7% | 1974 | $2,071 | 22.6% | 68.2% | 7.1% |
| Northwest | 3.38 | 37.6 | 16.6% | 58.6% | 5.0% | 1970 | $2,096 | 21.8% | 73.4% | 5.7% |
| Northeast | 3.55 | 35.5 | 15.7% | 55.3% | 6.4% | 1971 | $2,315 | 21.5% | 77.0% | 6.3% |
| Southeast | 3.01 | 34.5 | 12.3% | 61.6% | 8.6% | 1987 | $2,561 | 36.8% | 80.2% | 4.8% |
| SouthWest Anaheim | 3.62 | 36.7 | 15.3% | 62.2% | 4.8% | 1967 | $2,058 | 23.8% | 74.7% | 4.6% |
| La Habra City | 3.18 | 40.3 | 11.3% | 38.4% | 4.6% | 1968 | $2,200 | 28.6% | 84.5% | 6.3% |
| Brea-Olinda | 2.84 | 39.9 | 6.2% | 41.2% | 6.1% | 1983 | $2,578 | 52.4% | 93.1% | 4.6% |
| Southwest | 3.42 | 37.3 | 14.3% | 60.5% | 5.3% | 1967 | $2,163 | 24.3% | 74.4% | 5.9% |
| Lowell | 2.75 | 40.8 | 10.3% | 39.4% | 5.4% | 1969 | $2,239 | 40.0% | 89.6% | 8.5% |
| Riverview-Santa Ana | 4.37 | 31.6 | 17.7% | 44.5% | 2.7% | 1966 | $2,371 | 14.1% | 70.0% | 2.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Downtown Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA · Washington Manor-Bonaire, San Leandro, CA · Front Park, Buffalo, NY · Westside, Grand Rapids, MI · Radnor-Ft Myer Heights, Arlington, VA · Whittenton, Taunton, MA · Grantville, San Diego, CA · Riverside Park, Buffalo, NY · Bayshore-Klatt, Anchorage, AK · Okolona, Louisville, KY
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Downtown Fullerton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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