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Pulaski

Virginia · 9,086 residents · 8.069 sq mi
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Pulaski has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,478. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,100. Households here earn about 50% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,086
−4%since 2000
from 9,473 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,126 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+4%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Pulaski
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,478
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,481 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,115
−20%since 2000
from $21,338 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.2%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
43.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+17%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(8,394)
Black7.7%(729)
Hispanic / Latino2%(191)
Asian0.4%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.4%(2,216)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(7,967)
Black7.7%(700)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(172)
Asian0.6%(53)
Other0.5%(45)
Diversity Score24.8%(2,256)
Diversity Score
25
+6%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pulaski, Virginia?

Pulaski, Virginia has about 9,086 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pulaski, Virginia?

The typical household in Pulaski, Virginia earns about $30,478 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pulaski, Virginia expensive?

In Pulaski, Virginia, the median home is worth about $82,100, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Pulaski, Virginia?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pulaski, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pulaski, Virginia?

About 22.0% of people in Pulaski, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pulaski, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Pulaski, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 899 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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