Fulton County, Georgia
Fulton County: County in Georgia, United States
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Fulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 920,581 and a population density of 665 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,077,402 inhabitants. Its county seat is Atlanta. The county was created 170 years ago in 1853.
Fulton County is located in north-central Georgia. With over 1 million residents, it is the most populous county in Georgia. The county seat is Atlanta, the state capital and largest city. Here are some key facts about Fulton County:
Atlanta
- Population: 506,811 (2020 Census)
- Atlanta is the county seat of Fulton County and the capital and largest city in Georgia. It is a major economic and transportation hub of the Southeast.
- Atlanta is home to many major corporations like Coca-Cola, Home Depot, UPS, Delta Air Lines, and CNN.
- Iconic attractions include the World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium, and Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park.
Alpharetta
- Population: 57,751 (2020 Census)
- Alpharetta is a major suburb located north of Atlanta along Highway 400.
- It serves as a major commercial center with numerous corporate headquarters and offices. The city has experienced rapid growth in recent decades.
Johns Creek
- Population: 84,704 (2020 Census)
- Johns Creek is a large affluent suburb northeast of Atlanta.
- It is one of the most populous cities in Georgia. High-earning professionals are attracted to its upscale neighborhoods and excellent schools.
Smaller Cities and Towns
Some other cities and towns in Fulton County include: Roswell, Mountain Park, Chattahoochee Hills, College Park, East Point, Fairburn, Hapeville, Milton, Palmetto, Union City.
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Quick Facts about Fulton County
Population : | 1,077,402 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Georgia (United States) |
Different from : | Fulton County, Fulton County, Fulton County, Fulton County, Fulton County, Fulton County, Fulton County |
Twitter username : | fultoninfo |
Area : | 1385 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 1.4% |
Land as percent of area : | 98.6% |
Named for : | Hamilton Fulton |
Altitude : | 951 feet / 290 meters |
Capital : | Atlanta |
Establishment : | December 12, 1853 |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 22:48:32 (24th November 2024) |
Density : | 778 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 14.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fulton County is located at 33°47'25"N 84°28'1"W (33.7902500, -84.4670200). It has 8 neighbors: Carroll County, Cobb County, Coweta County, DeKalb County, Douglas County, Fayette County, Forsyth County and Gwinnett County.
Fulton County map
The largest city of Fulton County is Atlanta with a population of 512,550. Other cities include, Sandy Springs population 109,928, Roswell population 95,434, Johns Creek population 85,192 and Alpharetta population 67,897. See all Fulton County cities & populated places.
Fulton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fulton County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Atlanta | 512,550 | The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area. |
Sandy Springs | 109,928 | A city in Fulton County, Georgia. |
Roswell | 95,434 | A city in Fulton County, Georgia. |
Johns Creek | 85,192 | The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia. |
Alpharetta | 67,897 | The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia. |
Milton | 40,037 | A city in Fulton County, Georgia. |
East Point | 35,042 | City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America |
Union City | 22,399 | City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States |
Thomasville | 18,493 | City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States |
Fairburn | 17,136 | City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America |
College Park | 15,199 | City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U. |
Hapeville | 6,588 | City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America |
Palmetto | 4,964 | City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Fulton County
Fulton County has 8 neighbours.
- Carroll County county in Georgia, United States
- Cobb County county in Georgia, United States
- Coweta County county in Georgia, United States
- DeKalb County county in Georgia, United States
- Douglas County county in Georgia, United States
- Fayette County county in Georgia, United States
- Forsyth County county in Georgia, United States
- Gwinnett County county in Georgia, United States
- Atlanta
Demographics
The population of Fulton County increased by 14.56% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 920,581 | - | census |
2011 | 947,469 | 2.84% | estimation process |
2012 | 973,221 | 2.65% | estimation process |
2013 | 981,472 | 0.84% | estimation process |
2014 | 991,847 | 1.05% | estimation process |
2015 | 1,005,127 | 1.32% | estimation process |
2016 | 1,022,866 | 1.73% | estimation process |
2017 | 1,038,938 | 1.55% | estimation process |
2018 | 1,050,131 | 1.07% | estimation process |
2019 | 1,063,937 | 1.3% | estimation process |
2020 | 1,077,402 | 1.25% | estimation process |
People born in Fulton County (3)
People born in Fulton County, including politician Allison Nelson, murder victim Frances Bemis, politician Bob Argo, .
List
Other places with the same name (8)
- Fulton County , New York county in New York, United States with a population of 52,812 people.
- Fulton County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 41,889 people.
- Fulton County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 33,690 people.
- Fulton County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 20,018 people.
- Fulton County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 14,501 people.
- Fulton County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 12,381 people.
- Fulton County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 5,952 people.
Georgia Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Gwinnett County | 942,627 | County in Georgia, United States |
Cobb County | 762,944 | County in Georgia, United States |
DeKalb County | 762,009 | County in Georgia, United States |
Atlanta | 512,550 | The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area. |
Clayton County | 292,646 | County in Iowa, United States |
Chatham County | 289,463 | County in Georgia, United States |
Cherokee County | 265,274 | County in North Carolina, United States |
Forsyth County | 250,847 | County in Georgia, United States |
Henry County | 239,139 | County in Indiana, United States |
Hall County | 206,591 | County in Georgia, United States |
Richmond County | 202,079 | County in Georgia, United States |
Augusta | 197,166 | The third most populous city in Georgia. |
Muscogee County | 196,442 | County in Georgia, United States |
Columbus | 196,442 | The second most populous city in Georgia. |
Paulding County | 173,359 | County in Ohio, United States |
Columbia County | 160,377 | County in Oregon, United States |