Population 42,240 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fulton County
Household size in Fulton County
| Period | Fulton County | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.46 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.40 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.39 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.08 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Fulton County has 2.49 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in the wider Toledo area, where it has 2.39 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.60, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Fulton County
| Period | Fulton County | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5 | 37.9 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.4 | 39.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.6 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Fulton County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.6, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.5, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southeast.
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 Fulton County
| Period | Fulton County | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 12.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 13.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 13.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 12.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in Fulton County (9.0%), below the national share of 11.6%. Fulton County has a lower share of single-parent households than most Ohio counties.
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 Fulton County
Renters in Fulton County
| Period | Fulton County | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 33.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 36.1% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 36.3% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.8% of households in Fulton County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 40.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Ohio counties have a lower share of renters: only eight of 88.
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 Fulton County
| Period | Fulton County | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 10.6% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Fulton County: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only eight of Ohio's 88 counties have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Fulton County
| Period | Fulton County | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1965 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1965 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1967 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1969 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Fulton County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 Fulton County
| Period | Fulton County | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $666 | $725 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $696 | $748 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $742 | $862 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $908 | $1,055 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$241 | +$330 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Fulton County pays $908 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $241 a month from 2006–10, a 36% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the northwest.
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 Fulton County
Bachelor's degrees in Fulton County
| Period | Fulton County | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 24.9% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 26.0% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 27.7% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +6.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Fulton County: 20.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Fulton County
| Period | Fulton County | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.4% | 88.8% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.0% | 89.6% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.3% | 90.5% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 92.3% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Fulton County: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 6.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Fulton County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Ohio counties.
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 Fulton County
| Period | Fulton County | Toledo area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 11.2% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 11.4% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −5.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Fulton County than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 6.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Fulton County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | 2.49 | 41.6 | 9.0% | 19.8% | 5.8% | 1969 | $908 | 20.3% | 94.6% | 3.8% |
| Williams County | 2.37 | 41.9 | 13.0% | 23.7% | 6.5% | 1965 | $796 | 13.9% | 91.8% | 4.1% |
| Lucas County | 2.38 | 40.0 | 14.8% | 38.0% | 9.6% | 1965 | $1,045 | 29.8% | 91.3% | 6.5% |
| Wood County | 2.37 | 38.9 | 8.1% | 35.6% | 7.1% | 1979 | $1,135 | 37.9% | 95.0% | 4.4% |
| Steuben County | 2.42 | 43.2 | 8.6% | 20.5% | 21.4% | 1976 | $934 | 26.2% | 92.3% | 6.8% |
| Ottawa County | 2.17 | 49.6 | 9.3% | 16.4% | 25.1% | 1970 | $918 | 28.9% | 94.5% | 3.2% |
| Noble County | 2.64 | 39.5 | 11.3% | 22.9% | 10.8% | 1974 | $832 | 18.3% | 82.5% | 3.0% |
| LaGrange County | 3.30 | 33.3 | 8.5% | 17.0% | 11.9% | 1983 | $846 | 10.5% | 54.4% | 3.9% |
| Erie County | 2.26 | 45.2 | 12.9% | 28.1% | 13.2% | 1966 | $947 | 27.7% | 93.0% | 5.1% |
| Elkhart County | 2.95 | 37.0 | 12.6% | 28.4% | 10.4% | 1977 | $1,093 | 20.4% | 81.7% | 3.6% |
| St. Joseph County | 2.52 | 38.0 | 11.4% | 31.0% | 9.7% | 1969 | $1,155 | 34.2% | 91.2% | 5.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Fulton County. 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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