Fulton County, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 20511 people, 8082 households, and 5739 families residing in the county. The population density was 55.7 people per square mile (21.51/kmē), it is 22nd least densely populated county in Indiana. There were 9123 housing units at an average density of 24.8 per square mile (9.58/kmē). The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.99. In the county Population was distributed with 26% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males. In July 2008, its estimated population was 20319, The racial makeup of the county was 19741 White, 197 Black or African American, 84 American Indian, 81 Asian, 5 Native Hawaiian, and 211 from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $38290, it is the 58th wealthiest county in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $44865, making it the 62nd wealthiest county by median family income among the Indiana. The per capita income for the county was $17950, it is Indiana's 57th wealthiest county by per capita income.
In 2000, 4904 pupils and students, of which 49% are male and 51% are female, 23.91% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.46% nursery or pri school, 5.57% kindergarten, 51.12% elementary school, 26.59% high school and 10.26% College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akron Town | Fulton County | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0 | 1076 | 2365.8 | 14878 | 31406 |
| 2 | Fulton Town | Fulton County | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0 | 326 | 1797.9 | 16732 | 44375 |
| 3 | Kewanna Town | Fulton County | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0 | 614 | 1171.5 | 15718 | 22292 |
| 4 | Rochester City | Fulton County | 5.67 | 4.56 | 1.11 | 6414 | 1407.4 | 18866 | 33424 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 20511 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 20511 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 20553 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 20465 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 20370 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 20215 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 20244 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 20253 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 20244 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 20254 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 20319 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 202 | 115 | 317 |
| Kindergarten | 157 | 116 | 273 |
| Elementary school | 1258 | 1249 | 2507 |
| High school | 607 | 697 | 1304 |
| College or graduate school | 179 | 324 | 503 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County, Indiana | $38290 | $44865 | $17950 |
| Indiana, United States | $41567 | $50261 | $20397 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |