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Pulaski County

Georgia · 10,172 residents (2025 est.) · 249.261 sq mi
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Pulaski County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $157,600. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% 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
9,939
+4%since 2000
from 9,588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
+2%since 2009
from 39 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
+23%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,172 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Pulaski County
202410K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.4%(534)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.9%(391)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.2%(421)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.3%(530)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.3%(426)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.4%(1,533)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.2%(1,116)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.7%(1,259)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.3%(1,421)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.6%(1,254)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.6%(850)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(204)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,406
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,895 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,575
+68%since 2000
from $16,435 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+17%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
22.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+39%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
59
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Pulaski County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(5,932)
Black33.9%(3,249)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(270)
Asian0.3%(32)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(6,096)
Black30.6%(3,043)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(565)
Asian0.8%(84)
Other1.5%(151)
Diversity Score
66
+12%since 2009
from 59 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
34
−12%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.8%(181)
Guatemalan1.7%(173)
Venezuelan0.4%(44)
Cuban0.4%(35)
Puerto Rican0.3%(34)
Spaniard0.1%(12)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.5%(45)
Japanese0.4%(39)
Ancestry
American10.4%(1,030)
English9.3%(929)
Irish5.6%(558)
German3.9%(383)
Scottish3.2%(319)
Dutch0.8%(82)
Italian0.7%(69)
British0.4%(44)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(33)
West Indian0.3%(31)
Jamaican0.3%(31)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
French0.3%(25)
Welsh0.2%(23)
Swedish0.1%(13)
Danish0.1%(12)
Czech0.1%(9)
Polish0.1%(8)
Russian0.1%(8)
Norwegian0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
56.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.4%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2017
from 58.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.5%(1,083)
Married50.1%(1,780)
Widowed7.3%(259)
Divorced12.2%(432)
Women 15+
Never married33.6%(1,695)
Married40.8%(2,058)
Widowed10.7%(539)
Divorced14.8%(747)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pulaski County, Georgia?

Pulaski County, Georgia has about 9,939 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pulaski County, Georgia?

The typical household in Pulaski County, Georgia earns about $50,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pulaski County, Georgia expensive?

In Pulaski County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $157,600, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Pulaski County, Georgia?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Pulaski County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pulaski County, Georgia?

About 16.5% of people in Pulaski County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pulaski County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Pulaski County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,831 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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