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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Pulaski

Tennessee · 7,895 residents · 7.58 sq mi
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Pulaski has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,729. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $45,900. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,895
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 7,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,042 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,038 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.2
−6%vs 2000
vs 38.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Pulaski
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,729
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,459 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,236
−33%vs 2000
vs $16,751 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.6%
+4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$264
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $416 in 2000
US average: $450
55.1%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 55.1% in 2000
44.9% rent
2.6
+3%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(5,492)
Black26.9%(2,116)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(87)
Asian0.9%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.1%(4,180)
1990
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(5,701)
Black26.5%(2,093)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(19)
Asian1.1%(90)
Other0.1%(11)
Diversity Score51.4%(4,056)
51
−3%vs 2000
vs 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.3%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
55.5%
−13.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.5%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Pulaski, Tennessee?

Pulaski, Tennessee has about 7,895 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Pulaski, Tennessee?

The typical household in Pulaski, Tennessee earns about $17,729 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pulaski, Tennessee expensive?

In Pulaski, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $45,900, and the typical rent is about $264 a month.

How educated are people in Pulaski, Tennessee?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pulaski, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pulaski, Tennessee?

About 22.6% of people in Pulaski, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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