Pulaski County, Missouri's estimated 2024 population is 53,814 with a growth rate of 0% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pulaski County, Missouri is the 22nd largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 52,865 and has seen a growth of 1.8% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 53,824 | 2 | 0% |
| 2028 | 53,822 | 2 | 0% |
| 2027 | 53,820 | 2 | 0% |
| 2026 | 53,818 | 2 | 0% |
| 2025 | 53,816 | 2 | 0% |
| 2024 | 53,814 | 2 | 0% |
| 2023 | 53,812 | 2 | 0% |
| 2022 | 53,810 | -5 | -0.01% |
| 2021 | 53,815 | -195 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 54,010 | 1,376 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 52,634 | 652 | 1.25% |
| 2018 | 51,982 | 64 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 51,918 | -636 | -1.21% |
| 2016 | 52,554 | -770 | -1.44% |
| 2015 | 53,324 | -324 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 53,648 | -503 | -0.93% |
| 2013 | 54,151 | 630 | 1.18% |
| 2012 | 53,521 | 199 | 0.37% |
| 2011 | 53,322 | 457 | 0.86% |
| 2010 | 52,865 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 41,307 | -704 | -1.68% |
| 1980 | 42,011 | -11,770 | -21.89% |
| 1970 | 53,781 | 7,214 | 15.49% |
| 1960 | 46,567 | 36,175 | 348.1% |
| 1950 | 10,392 | -383 | -3.55% |
| 1940 | 10,775 | 20 | 0.19% |
| 1930 | 10,755 | 265 | 2.53% |
| 1920 | 10,490 | -948 | -8.29% |
| 1910 | 11,438 | 1,044 | 10.04% |
| 1900 | 10,394 | 1,007 | 10.73% |
| 1890 | 9,387 | 2,137 | 29.48% |
| 1880 | 7,250 | 2,536 | 53.8% |
| 1870 | 4,714 | 879 | 22.92% |
| 1860 | 3,835 | -163 | -4.08% |
| 1850 | 3,998 | -2,531 | -38.77% |
| 1840 | 6,529 | -47,295 | -87.87% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,136 | 72.68% |
| Two or more races | 6,425 | 11.93% |
| Black or African American | 5,630 | 10.45% |
| Asian | 1,159 | 2.15% |
| Other race | 891 | 1.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 342 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 267 | 0.5% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,434 | 2.68 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Married | 8,415 | 3.41 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Non Family | 5,637 | 1.29 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Female | 1,766 | 3.5 | 64 | 36 |
| Male | 616 | 3.12 | 30.8 | 69.2 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
59.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,308 | 4.45% |
| Associates Degree | 3,761 | 12.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,264 | 17.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,944 | 10.01% |
| High School Graduate | 9,093 | 30.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 442 | 1.5% |
| Some College | 6,611 | 22.47% |
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 | 22,087 | 20,664 | 5,690 |
| Black | 2,629 | 2,518 | 1,083 |
| 2+ Races | 2,422 | 2,342 | 852 |
| Hispanic | 2,318 | 2,254 | 540 |
| Asian | 920 | 808 | 349 |
| Other Race | 384 | 379 | 74 |
| Native American | 178 | 172 | 59 |
| Islander | 141 | 141 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 41.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,623 | $65,658 | $42,193 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,577 | $91,049 | $63,073 |
| High School Graduate | $35,121 | $37,367 | $29,656 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,677 | $27,105 | $33,140 |
| Overall | $44,239 | $49,346 | $38,318 |
| Some College | $43,760 | $49,707 | $34,609 |
$44,239
Average Earnings
$49,346
Average Male
$38,318
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.7% of Pulaski County, Missouri residents speak only English, while 11.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32,807 | 3,436 | 10.47% |
| Black | 3,412 | 1,101 | 32.27% |
| Multiple | 4,477 | 713 | 15.93% |
| Hispanic | 3,669 | 470 | 12.81% |
| Other | 842 | 183 | 21.73% |
| Asian | 948 | 144 | 15.19% |
| Native | 209 | 31 | 14.83% |
12.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.09%
Male Poverty Rate
12.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pulaski County, Missouri is Black, with 32.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pulaski County, Missouri is White, with 10.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.17% |
| High School | 17.5% |
| Some College | 8.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 21.47% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.85% |
| Male Employed | 9.02% |
| Female Employed | 5.62% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,505 | $90,800 |
| Households | $66,435 | $78,175 |
| Married Families | $90,244 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,390 | $50,162 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
5,613
Number of Veterans
4,382
Male Veterans
1,231
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 2,975 |
| First Gulf War | 2,140 |
| Vietnam | 1,357 |
| Korea | 80 |
| World War II | 73 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,770 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,178 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,023 |
| 55 to 64 | 985 |
| 75+ | 657 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,477 | 17.21% |
| Black | 624 | 28.12% |
| Hispanic | 333 | 12.64% |
| 2+ Races | 297 | 10.54% |
| Asian | 112 | 12.7% |
| Other Race | 41 | 11.88% |
| Native American | 35 | 25.74% |
| Islander | 27 | 10.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.9%
Labor Force Participation
44.6%
Employment Rate
5%
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
32.75%
Born in Pulaski County, Missouri
95.1%
Native Born
4.9%
Foreign Born
2.34%
Non Citizen
2.56%
Naturalized
95.1% of Pulaski County, Missouri residents were born in the United States, with 32.75% having been born in Missouri. 2.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.