Fullerton, CA Demographics
What is the population of Fullerton?
There are 142,280 residents in Fullerton, with a median age of 35.5. Of this, 49.3% are males and 50.7% are females. US-born citizens make up 69.67% of the resident pool in Fullerton, while non-US-born citizens account for 18.46%. Additionally, 11.87% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 122,391 people in Fullerton currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 142,280 | -0.5% |
| Male Population | 70,148 | -2.2% |
| Female Population | 72,132 | 1.3% |
Male Population 49.3%
Female Population 50.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.5 | 0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 99,129 | -1.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 26,265 | 3.0% |
| Not Citizen | 16,886 | 2.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 69.67%
Citizen not U.S. Born 18.46%
Not Citizen 11.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,298 | 45.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 10,901 | -3.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 4,885 | -1.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,031 | 15.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 122,391 | -0.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.92%
Moved from Same County 7.76%
Moved from Same State 3.48%
Moved from Different State 0.73%
Same House as Last Year 87.11%
What are the employment statistics in Fullerton?
White-collar workers make up 82.35% of the working population in Fullerton, while blue-collar employees account for 17.65%. There are also 8,075 entrepreneurs in Fullerton (11.68% of the workforce); 46,724 workers employed in private companies (67.58%); and 9,966 people working in governmental institutions (14.41%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 56,941 | 1.4% |
| Blue Collar | 12,200 | -1.4% |
White Collar 82.35%
Blue Collar 17.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 8,075 | -0.2% |
| Private Companies | 46,724 | 0.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 9,966 | 7.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,376 | -1.2% |
Self Employees 11.68%
Private Companies 67.58%
Governmental Workers 14.41%
Not for Profit Companies 6.33%
How many households are there in Fullerton?
There are a total of 47,014 households in Fullerton, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 70.34% of these Fullerton households, while non-family units account for the remaining 29.66%. Additionally, 32.98% of households have children and 67.02% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 47,014 | 1.2% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 33,070 | 0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 13,944 | 4.0% |
Family Households 70.34%
Non-Family Households 29.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 15,506 | -0.1% |
| Households without Children | 31,508 | 1.9% |
Households with Children 32.98%
Households without Children 67.02%
What are the median and average incomes in Fullerton?
The average annual household income in Fullerton is $136,287, while the median household income sits at $99,279 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $95,216, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $122,113. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $39,444 and $81,052, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $136,287 | 7.9% |
| Median Household Income | $99,279 | 7.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | -2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 120,841 | -0.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Fullerton?
There are 49,146 housing units in Fullerton, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1969. Of the 47,014 occupied housing units in Fullerton, 51.6% are owner-occupied, while 48.4% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.3% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $801,500. In general, housing costs reach $2,156 per month in Fullerton.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 49,146 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1969 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,506 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,612 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11,392 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9,543 | -6.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10,500 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5,535 | 13.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,899 | -5.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,697 | 3.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,414 | 49.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 48 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 47,014 | 1.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 24,259 | -1.5% |
| Renter Occupied | $22,755 | 4.4% |
Owner Occupied 51.6%
Renter Occupied 48.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 17,055 | -1.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 7,204 | -1.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $801,500 | 13.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $766,700 | 13.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,156 | 10.5% |
With Mortgage 70.3%
Without Mortgage 29.7%
What is the level of education in Fullerton?
Approximately 23.3% of the population in Fullerton holds a high school degree (that's 25,735 residents), while 24.1% have attained a college certificate (27,665 locals) and 25.71% have a bachelor's degree (28,396 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 5,311 | -0.4% |
| Some High School | 25,735 | 0.3% |
| Some College | 27,665 | -1.0% |
| Associate Degree | 8,625 | -4.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28,396 | 2.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 15,758 | 2.2% |
No High School 4.81%
Some High School 23.3%
Some College 24.1%
Associate Degree 7.81%
Bachelor's Degree 25.71%
Graduate Degree 14.27%
What is the marital status of Fullerton residents?
A total of 42,750 people in Fullerton have never been married (which represents 37.09% of the total population), while 58,546 of them are wedded (50.8%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,040 (1.77%) and 8,451 (7.33%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 42,750 | 0.3% |
| Married | 58,546 | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2,040 | 20.6% |
| Widowed | 5,511 | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 8,451 | 8,451.0% |
Never Married 37.09%
Married 50.8%
Separated 1.77%
Widowed 4.78%
Divorced 7.33%
What are the most common means of transportation in Fullerton?
The top three means of transportation people in Fullerton use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 55,290 residents commute by car, 1,167 prefer going to work by walking and 1,126 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 55,290 | -2.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,126 | 22.9% |
| Subway or Elevated | 85 | N/A |
| Railroad | 482 | 1,360.6% |
| Ferryboat | 47 | 14.6% |
| Bicycle | 463 | 23.5% |
| Motorcycle | 83 | -34.6% |
| TaxiCab | 84 | 29.2% |
| Walk | 1,167 | -10.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Fullerton by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.