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Fulton, IL
City in Whiteside County, Illinois.
Population
3,709
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,587
ZIP codes
0
Fulton and its ZIP codes
Fulton at a glance
- Fulton is about 6.9 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,581 a year, 45% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,700 (54% below Illinois) and median rent is $954 a month.
Local data for Fulton, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fulton, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,581
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$121,700
Median rent
$954/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
16.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dutch Americans (1,049), German Americans (983), Irish Americans (918).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whiteside County. PPP loans are for Fulton.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,349
20,285 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,536
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$368M
FY 2026, $6,611 per person
How people get to work
Fulton, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fulton, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
681
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
158
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fulton, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Fulton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton, IACity | 3.1 mi | 35.6 |
| AlbanyVillage | 5.9 mi | 1.1 |
| ThomsonVillage | 8 mi | 2.2 |
| Camanche, IACity | 8.1 mi | 8.9 |
| Andover, IACity | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| MorrisonCity | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| Low Moor, IACity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Goose Lake, IACity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Sabula, IACity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| ErieVillage | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Miles, IACity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| CordovaVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| LyndonVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| SavannaCity | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| Princeton, IACity | 17 mi | 3.3 |
| McCausland, IACity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fulton, IL in?
- Fulton is in Whiteside County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Fulton, IL?
- About 3,709 people live in Fulton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fulton?
- Nearby places include Clinton, IA (3.1 mi), Albany (5.9 mi), Thomson (8 mi), Camanche, IA (8.1 mi), Andover, IA (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023