Fullerton, PA Demographics

A map of Fullerton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,946	8,976	47.5%	54.1%
Hispanic	5,960	4,229	35.6%	25.5%
Black	2,023	1,746	12.1%	10.5%
Asian	452	1,020	2.7%	6.1%
Multiracial	343	506	2.1%	3.1%
Native American/Other	0	111	0.0%	0.7%

Fullerton, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 16,724, a less than 1% change from the 16,588 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.5% White, 35.6% Hispanic, 12.1% Black, 2.7% Asian, 2.1% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fullerton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fullerton has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fullerton, that probability was 62.6% in 2020 and 63.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fullerton is ranked the 40th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fullerton was ranked the 39th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fullerton's White Population

7,946 residents of Fullerton, or 47.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fullerton is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Fullerton ranks 1821st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fullerton's White population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. White residents' share of Fullerton's population has decreased from 54.1% to 47.5%.

Fullerton is more White than neighboring Allentown (28.9% White). Fullerton is less White than neighboring Catasauqua (76.5% White), Hokendauqua (89.1% White), North Catasauqua (75% White), and Coplay (66% White).

Fullerton's Black Population

2,023 residents of Fullerton, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fullerton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Fullerton ranks 149th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fullerton's Black population has grown by an estimated 15.9%. Black residents' share of Fullerton's population has increased from 10.5% to 12.1%.

Fullerton is more Black than neighboring Catasauqua (3.3% Black), Hokendauqua (2.2% Black), North Catasauqua (3.1% Black), Allentown (9.8% Black), and Coplay (5.9% Black).

Fullerton's Asian Population

452 residents of Fullerton, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fullerton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Fullerton ranks 81st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fullerton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 55.7%. Asian residents' share of Fullerton's population has decreased from 6.1% to 2.7%.

Fullerton is more Asian than neighboring Catasauqua (0% Asian), Hokendauqua (1.7% Asian), North Catasauqua (0% Asian), Allentown (1.9% Asian), and Coplay (0% Asian).

Fullerton's Hispanic Population

5,960 residents of Fullerton, or 35.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fullerton is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Fullerton ranks 37th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fullerton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 40.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Fullerton's population has increased from 25.5% to 35.6%.

Fullerton is more Hispanic than neighboring Catasauqua (17.7% Hispanic), Hokendauqua (5% Hispanic), North Catasauqua (14.4% Hispanic), and Coplay (22.8% Hispanic). Fullerton is less Hispanic than neighboring Allentown (56.3% Hispanic).

Fullerton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Fullerton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fullerton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Fullerton ranks 436th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fullerton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fullerton's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Fullerton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Catasauqua (0.9% Native American/Other), Hokendauqua (0.3% Native American/Other), North Catasauqua (4.7% Native American/Other), and Allentown (0.6% Native American/Other).

Fullerton's Multiracial Population

343 residents of Fullerton, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fullerton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Fullerton ranks 1105th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fullerton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Fullerton's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.1%.

Fullerton is more Multiracial than neighboring Catasauqua (1.5% Multiracial), and Hokendauqua (1.7% Multiracial). Fullerton is less Multiracial than neighboring North Catasauqua (2.8% Multiracial), Allentown (2.5% Multiracial), and Coplay (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.