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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pulaski

Tennessee · 7,871 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 $27,459. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $69,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,871
Unchangedsince 1990
from 7,895 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,038 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,042 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+7%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Pulaski
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,459
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,729 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,751
+49%since 1990
from $11,236 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.9%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 22.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$416
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
55.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 55.1% in 1990
44.9% rent
2.5
−3%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

11.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.5%
+13.0 ptssince 1990
from 55.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−22%since 1990
from 15.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pulaski, Tennessee?

Pulaski, Tennessee has about 7,871 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pulaski, Tennessee?

The typical household in Pulaski, Tennessee earns about $27,459 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 $69,200, and the typical rent is about $416 a month.

How educated are people in Pulaski, Tennessee?

About 11.0% 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 17.9% of people in Pulaski, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pulaski, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Pulaski, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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