Fulton County was created in 1853 out of the western half of DeKalb County. In 1932, due to financial concerns stemming from the Great Depression, two counties — Milton (to the north) and Campbell (to the south) — merged into Fulton.
Notable landmarks include the Georgia State Capitol, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and the High Museum of Art. Large employers include Delta Air Lines, Georgia Institute of Technology and Sun Trust Banks.
Fulton continues to experience robust growth and remains the most populous county in Georgia.
Within Fulton County are the cities of Atlanta*, Alpharetta, Chattahoochee Hills, College Park*, East Point, Fairburn, Hapeville, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park*, Palmetto*, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Union City, and South Fulton.
| Population | 1,074,634 |
| Population Change (since 2010) | +16.7% |
| Population Forecast (2050) | 1,473,300 |
| Median Household Income | $90,346 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work | 29 minutes |
| Single Family Building Permits | 4,000 units |
| Multifamily Building Permits | 10,625 units |
View ARC’s 21-County Dashboard where you can find various data points about Fulton County.
2023 Annual Report – Fulton County (pdf)
* These cities belong to more than one county.
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