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Pulaski

Tennessee · 8,397 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 $38,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $105,200. The poverty rate of 26.3% 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: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,397
+7%since 2000
from 7,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,108 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,038 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
−2%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Pulaski
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,459 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,515
+22%since 2000
from $16,751 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$652
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
52.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+8%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(5,644)
Black21.8%(1,828)
Hispanic / Latino3%(254)
Asian0.8%(71)
Other2.4%(204)
Diversity Score56.1%(4,707)
Diversity Score
56
+6%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pulaski, Tennessee?

Pulaski, Tennessee has about 8,397 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pulaski, Tennessee?

The typical household in Pulaski, Tennessee earns about $38,750 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 $105,200, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in Pulaski, Tennessee?

About 17.0% 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 26.3% of people in Pulaski, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pulaski, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Pulaski, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 502 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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