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Pulaski

Illinois · 154 residents · 1.31 sq mi
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Pulaski has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,972. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 120 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $43,200. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
154
−44%since 2000
from 274 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
118 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+25%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1321992673344021990201020202024Pulaski
2024218
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,972
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,786 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,006
+8%since 2000
from $12,946 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
1.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−30.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance21.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services15.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food11.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,200
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+13%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.7%(55)
Black56.5%(87)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.1%(16)
Diversity Score73%(112)
Diversity Score
73
+44%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+27%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.4%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2011
from 19.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 36.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
60.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pulaski, Illinois?

Pulaski, Illinois has about 154 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pulaski, Illinois?

The typical household in Pulaski, Illinois earns about $30,972 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 $43,200, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Pulaski, Illinois?

About 8.9% 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 2.3% 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 204 residents, a change of about -57 percent over that period.

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