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Pulaski

Iowa · 264 residents · 0.438 sq mi
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Pulaski has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,136. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $55,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
264
+6%since 2000
from 249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
603 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 568 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
−7%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1932503083654221990201020202024Pulaski
2024403
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,136
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,694 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,173
+69%since 2000
from $14,334 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−25%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(242)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score4.5%(12)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
−15%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.4%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.6%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pulaski, Iowa?

Pulaski, Iowa has about 264 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pulaski, Iowa?

The typical household in Pulaski, Iowa earns about $66,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pulaski, Iowa expensive?

In Pulaski, Iowa, the median home is worth about $55,800, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Pulaski, Iowa?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pulaski, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pulaski, Iowa?

About 8.8% of people in Pulaski, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pulaski, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Pulaski, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 52 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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