Fulton County, Illinois Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Fulton County, Illinois
Fulton County, Illinois Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
33,020
Median Age
43.9
Male Median
42.4
Female Median
45.5
Fulton County, Illinois Population Growth

Fulton County, Illinois Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -11.2%%.
-11.2%% Growth
Fulton County, Illinois Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Fulton County, Illinois Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.9 | 33,020 |
| 2023 | 43.7 | 33,259 |
| 2022 | 43.6 | 33,691 |
| 2021 | 43.6 | 34,022 |
| 2020 | 43.9 | 34,654 |
| 2019 | 43.2 | 35,092 |
| 2018 | 43.0 | 35,418 |
| 2017 | 42.5 | 35,733 |
| 2016 | 42.4 | 36,047 |
| 2015 | 42.2 | 36,323 |
| 2014 | 42.4 | 36,616 |
| 2013 | 42.3 | 36,829 |
| 2012 | 42.3 | 36,989 |
| 2011 | 42.1 | 37,122 |
| 2010 | 42.3 | 37,205 |
Fulton County, Illinois Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.8% |
| 5–17 | 14.7% |
| 18–24 | 7.4% |
| 25–34 | 12.2% |
| 35–54 | 25.3% |
| 55–64 | 14.1% |
| 65+ | 21.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Fulton County, Illinois
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 69.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 33.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 36.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Fulton County, Illinois
The median age in Fulton County, Illinois is 43.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Fulton County, Illinois is 33,020.
In Fulton County, Illinois, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Fulton County, Illinois is aging.