Pulaski is a town located in Pulaski County Virginia. Pulaski has a 2024 population of 8,817. It is also the county seat of Pulaski County. Pulaski is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -1.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,979 in 2020.
The average household income in Pulaski is $71,061 with a poverty rate of 22.57%. The median age in Pulaski is 40.7 years: 37.4 years for males, and 45.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pulaski was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,733 | 86.09% |
| Black or African American | 581 | 6.47% |
| Two or more races | 485 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 103 | 1.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.75% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.06% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,832 | 2.31 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Non Family | 1,607 | 1.32 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Married | 1,465 | 2.95 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Female | 518 | 3.32 | 30.9 | 69.1 |
| Male | 242 | 2.98 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
55.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 532 | 7.97% |
| Associates Degree | 804 | 12.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 451 | 6.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 579 | 8.68% |
| High School Graduate | 2,262 | 33.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 243 | 3.64% |
| Some College | 1,803 | 27.02% |
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 | 5,795 | 5,081 | 771 |
| Black | 519 | 475 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 182 | 180 | 89 |
| Asian | 77 | 65 | 39 |
| Islander | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 34 | 28 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Native American | 4 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,679 | $39,402 | $62,045 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,010 | $49,986 | $52,034 |
| High School Graduate | $31,450 | $36,309 | $16,373 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,594 | $28,490 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,174 | $42,317 | $42,071 |
| Some College | $43,790 | $44,148 | $42,961 |
$42,174
Average Earnings
$42,317
Average Male
$42,071
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.45% of Pulaski residents speak only English, while 2.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,524 | 1,490 | 19.8% |
| Black | 577 | 288 | 49.91% |
| Multiple | 478 | 161 | 33.68% |
| Hispanic | 118 | 55 | 46.61% |
22.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.72%
Male Poverty Rate
26.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pulaski is Black, with 49.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pulaski is White, with 19.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.18% |
| High School | 34.11% |
| Some College | 10.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.55% |
| Male Employed | 6.74% |
| Female Employed | 6.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,847 | $79,717 |
| Households | $55,213 | $71,061 |
| Married Families | $80,781 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,078 | $54,316 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
571
Number of Veterans
562
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 216 |
| Second Gulf War | 160 |
| First Gulf War | 101 |
| Korea | 37 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 191 |
| 75+ | 143 |
| 35 to 54 | 105 |
| 18 to 34 | 74 |
| 55 to 64 | 58 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 516 | 8.02% |
| Asian | 23 | 29.49% |
| Black | 22 | 4.23% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 4.15% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 9.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
72.41%
Born in Pulaski
97.78%
Native Born
2.22%
Foreign Born
0.27%
Non Citizen
1.95%
Naturalized
97.78% of Pulaski residents were born in the United States, with 72.41% having been born in Virginia. 0.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,615 | -41 | -0.47% |
| 2028 | 8,656 | -40 | -0.46% |
| 2027 | 8,696 | -40 | -0.46% |
| 2026 | 8,736 | -41 | -0.47% |
| 2025 | 8,777 | -40 | -0.45% |
| 2024 | 8,817 | -41 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 8,858 | -39 | -0.44% |
| 2022 | 8,897 | -68 | -0.76% |
| 2021 | 8,965 | -14 | -0.16% |
| 2020 | 8,979 | 274 | 3.15% |
| 2019 | 8,705 | -46 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 8,751 | -48 | -0.55% |
| 2017 | 8,799 | -19 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 8,818 | -59 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 8,877 | -20 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 8,897 | -44 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 8,941 | -70 | -0.78% |
| 2012 | 9,011 | -29 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 9,040 | -50 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 9,090 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,473 | -512 | -5.13% |
| 1990 | 9,985 | -121 | -1.2% |
| 1980 | 10,106 | -173 | -1.68% |
| 1970 | 10,279 | -190 | -1.81% |
| 1960 | 10,469 | 1,267 | 13.77% |
| 1950 | 9,202 | 410 | 4.66% |
| 1940 | 8,792 | 1,624 | 22.66% |
| 1930 | 7,168 | 1,886 | 35.71% |
| 1920 | 5,282 | 475 | 9.88% |
| 1910 | 4,807 | 1,994 | 70.89% |
| 1900 | 2,813 | -5,802 | -67.35% |