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Pulaski

Illinois · 142 residents (2025 est.) · 1.31 sq mi
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Pulaski has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,603. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 56 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $88,500. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 60% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 135%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
218
−20%since 2000
from 274 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
166 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.2
+45%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:142 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1321992673344021990201020202024Pulaski
2024218
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,603
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,786 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,859
+77%since 2000
from $12,946 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
−28%since 2010
from 0.521 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,500
+135%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.4%
−58.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+114%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.1%(77)
Black70.8%(194)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.9%(139)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(112)
Black46.3%(101)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(5)
Diversity Score65.1%(142)
Diversity Score
65
+28%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.8%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2011
from 19.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
25.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 36.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
46.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 43.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
31.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2017
from 24.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pulaski, Illinois?

Pulaski, Illinois has about 218 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pulaski, Illinois?

The typical household in Pulaski, Illinois earns about $33,603 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pulaski, Illinois expensive?

In Pulaski, Illinois, the median home is worth about $88,500, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Pulaski, Illinois?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pulaski, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pulaski, Illinois?

About 24.8% of people in Pulaski, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pulaski, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Pulaski, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 140 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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