Fulton County- 2010 Demographics
| Population | |
| Total Population | 920,581 |
According to the U.S Census Bureau, Fulton County’s 2010 population was 920,581. Fulton County’s 2013 estimate was approximately 984,293 and represents a 7% population increase from 2010. The cities projected to grow the most from 2015 to 2040 are located in South Fulton. Over the next 25 years, several South Fulton Cities could experience population growth between 2,000 and 7,000 people.
| Population by Sex/Age | |
| Male | 448,267 |
| Female | 472,314 |
| Under 18 | 219,686 |
| 18 & over | 700,895 |
| 20-24 | 70,784 |
| 25-34 | 153,601 |
| 35-49 | 209,889 |
| 50-64 | 155,740 |
| 65 & over | 83,424 |
Fulton County’s population was comprised of approximately 51% females and 49% males in 2010. The U.S Census Bureau’s 2013 estimates do not report a percent change from 2010. Comprising approximately 28% of the population in 2010, Fulton County’s largest age group was people between the ages of 35 and 49.
| Population by Ethnicity | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72,566 |
| Non Hispanic or Latino | 848,015 |
Hispanics and Latino’s comprised approximately 8% of Fulton County’s population in 2010, and 2013 Census estimates reflect the same percentage.
| Population by Race | |
| White | 409,697 |
| African American | 405,575 |
| Asian | 51,569 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,259 |
| Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander | 335 |
| Other | 30,867 |
| Identified by two or more | 20,279 |
According to the 2010 Census, Fulton County’s most represented racial groups were Whites and African-Americans who comprised 44.5% and 44% of the population respectively. 2013 estimates reflect a slight increase of approximately 2% in the White population, and almost 1% in the Asian population.
Workers by Category
| Occupation | Estimate | Percent |
| Civilian employed population 16 and over | 448,135 | 448,135 |
| Management, business, science, arts, occupations | 215,531 | 48.1% |
| Service occupations | 69,428 | 15.5% |
| Sales and office occupations | 110,467 | 24.7% |
| Natural resources, constructions, and maintenance occupations | 20,411 | 4.6% |
| Productions, transportation, and material moving occupations | 32,298 | 7.2% |
Most employees in Fulton County work in the management, business, science, and arts occupations which comprises over 48% of the workforce. The second largest category of employment is the sales and office occupations which comprises about 25% of Fulton County’s workforce
| Industry | Estimate | Percent |
| Civilian employed population 16 years and over | 448,135 | 448,135 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1,456 | 0.3% |
| Construction | 17,153 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 28,363 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale Trade | 14,260 | 3.2% |
| Retail Trade | 46,114 | 10.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 25,596 | 5.7% |
| Information | 18,782 | 4.2% |
| Finance Insurance, and real estate | 39,117 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative, and waste management services | 85,915 | 19.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 87,215 | 19.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 48,221 | 10.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 19,423 | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 16,520 | 3.7% |
The most prevalent industries in Fulton County are educational services, health care, and social assistance which employ nearly 20% of the population. Other industries that employ a significant amount of Fulton County residents include: professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services, and retail trade.
| Class of Worker | Estimate | Percent |
| Civilian employed population 16 and over | 448,135 | 448,135 |
| Private wage and salary workers | 372,422 | 83.1% |
| Government workers | 51,657 | 11.5% |
| Self-employed in own not incorporated business workers | 23,321 | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 735 | 0.2% |
The majority of workers in Fulton County are private wage and salary workers, while government workers and self-employed workers comprise 11.5% and 5.2% of the population respectively. Jobs are projected to increase significantly in Fulton County from 2015 to 2040 with several cities throughout the county expecting to add between 400 and 4,000 jobs. The percentage of jobs lost over this 25 year period is projected to be very low.
Change in Total Jobs, 2015-2040
Median Household Income
Much of Fulton County’s wealth is concentrated in Sandy Springs, Roswell, and North Fulton Areas with median household incomes ranging from $75,000 to 176,000. Within the City of Atlanta, Northeast Atlanta, Southeast Atlanta, Northwest Atlanta, and Buckhead also have high median household incomes reaching $176,000. The South Fulton Area has median household incomes ranging from $41,000 to $83,000.
Housing Stats
| Housing Status (in housing units unless noted) | |
| Total | 409,697 |
| Occupied | 405,575 |
| Owner-occupied | 51,569 |
| Population in owner-occupied (numver of individuals) | 2,259 |
| Households with individuals under 18 | 335 |
| Vacant | 30,867 |
| Vacant: for rent | 20,279 |
| Vacant: for sale | 83,852 |
Fulton County’s 2010 housing status reflects occupied housing units that were approximately 66% owner-occupied and 34% renter-occupied. There were approximately 503,217 vacant housing units in Fulton County in 2010.
Housing Tenure
