Fullerton is a CDP located in Lehigh County Pennsylvania. Fullerton has a 2024 population of 16,597. Fullerton is currently growing at a rate of 0.73% annually and its population has increased by 7.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,415 in 2020.
The average household income in Fullerton is $80,517 with a poverty rate of 15.8%. The median age in Fullerton is 34.2 years: 33.3 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fullerton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,814 | 58.66% |
| Two or more races | 3,237 | 19.35% |
| Black or African American | 2,270 | 13.57% |
| Asian | 627 | 3.75% |
| Other race | 613 | 3.66% |
| Native American | 168 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,476 | 2.58 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Married | 2,847 | 3.36 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Non Family | 2,127 | 1.3 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Female | 911 | 2.44 | 33.9 | 66.1 |
| Male | 591 | 3.63 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
51.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 479 | 4.22% |
| Associates Degree | 1,572 | 13.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,939 | 17.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 691 | 6.09% |
| High School Graduate | 4,213 | 37.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 432 | 3.81% |
| Some College | 2,014 | 17.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,520 | 6,228 | 1,539 |
| Hispanic | 3,017 | 2,519 | 337 |
| 2+ Races | 1,604 | 1,393 | 89 |
| Black | 1,148 | 1,126 | 497 |
| Asian | 494 | 430 | 246 |
| Other Race | 381 | 323 | 88 |
| Native American | 123 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.08%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,292 | $71,190 | $51,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,640 | $73,750 | $77,717 |
| High School Graduate | $40,521 | $46,311 | $22,472 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,491 | $34,627 | $25,765 |
| Overall | $41,422 | $46,107 | $36,434 |
| Some College | $37,073 | $41,553 | $36,132 |
$41,422
Average Earnings
$46,107
Average Male
$36,434
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.54% of Fullerton residents speak only English, while 36.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,511 | 1,304 | 23.66% |
| Multiple | 3,237 | 1,298 | 40.1% |
| White | 8,269 | 822 | 9.94% |
| Black | 2,270 | 369 | 16.26% |
| Asian | 627 | 60 | 9.57% |
| Other | 613 | 38 | 6.2% |
15.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.18%
Male Poverty Rate
14.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fullerton is Multiple, with 40.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fullerton is Other, with 6.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.54% |
| High School | 19.37% |
| Some College | 4.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 34.31% |
| Female Unemployed | 21.21% |
| Male Employed | 10.42% |
| Female Employed | 1.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,125 | $89,500 |
| Households | $63,357 | $80,517 |
| Married Families | $81,977 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,893 | $57,606 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
613
Number of Veterans
592
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 111 |
| First Gulf War | 94 |
| Second Gulf War | 83 |
| Korea | 80 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 175 |
| 35 to 54 | 158 |
| 75+ | 158 |
| 65 to 74 | 92 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 608 | 7.34% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 1.15% |
| Black | 5 | 0.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.2%
Labor Force Participation
69.6%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
49.12%
Born in Fullerton
77.03%
Native Born
22.97%
Foreign Born
11.73%
Non Citizen
11.24%
Naturalized
77.03% of Fullerton residents were born in the United States, with 49.12% having been born in Pennsylvania. 11.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,597 | 120 | 0.73% |
| 2023 | 16,477 | 119 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 16,358 | 227 | 1.41% |
| 2021 | 16,131 | 716 | 4.64% |
| 2020 | 15,415 | -372 | -2.36% |
| 2019 | 15,787 | 209 | 1.34% |
| 2018 | 15,578 | 274 | 1.79% |
| 2017 | 15,304 | -174 | -1.12% |
| 2016 | 15,478 | -184 | -1.17% |
| 2015 | 15,662 | 133 | 0.86% |
| 2014 | 15,529 | 94 | 0.61% |
| 2013 | 15,435 | 34 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 15,401 | 147 | 0.96% |
| 2011 | 15,254 | 329 | 2.2% |
| 2010 | 14,925 | 0 | 0% |