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Pulaski County

Georgia · 12,010 residents · 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 $36,262. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,000. Households here earn about 27% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,010
+25%since 2000
from 9,588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+12%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,262
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,895 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,621
+1%since 2000
from $16,435 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$476
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−34.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−3%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(5,932)
Black33.9%(3,249)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(270)
Asian0.3%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.3%(5,879)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(7,494)
Black31.7%(3,808)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(465)
Asian0.9%(103)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.1%(7,459)
Diversity Score
62
+1%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.4%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pulaski County, Georgia?

Pulaski County, Georgia has about 12,010 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pulaski County, Georgia earns about $36,262 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 $79,000, and the typical rent is about $476 a month.

How educated are people in Pulaski County, Georgia?

About 5.6% 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 11.6% 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 3,902 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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