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Pulaski

New York · 2,269 residents (2025 est.) · 3.536 sq mi
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Pulaski has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,481. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,100. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,156
−10%since 2000
from 2,398 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
610 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 678 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
+25%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,269 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Pulaski
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,481
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,977 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,902
+142%since 2000
from $16,458 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.540
+5%since 2010
from 0.513 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$868
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 48.1% in 2000
61.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+26%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,342)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(18)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(80)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(2,068)
Black1.6%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0.8%(18)
Other1.5%(33)
Diversity Score9.9%(214)
Diversity Score
10
+197%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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
12.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.6%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2017
from 74.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pulaski, New York?

Pulaski, New York has about 2,156 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pulaski, New York?

The typical household in Pulaski, New York earns about $50,481 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pulaski, New York expensive?

In Pulaski, New York, the median home is worth about $158,100, and the typical rent is about $868 a month.

How educated are people in Pulaski, New York?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pulaski, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pulaski, New York?

About 20.5% of people in Pulaski, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pulaski, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Pulaski, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 350 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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