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Pulaski County

Georgia · 9,855 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 $42,213. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $109,500. Households here earn about 31% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
9,855
+3%since 2000
from 9,588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+17%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,213
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,895 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,693
+26%since 2000
from $16,435 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+16%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(6,022)
Black32.1%(3,161)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(327)
Asian0.9%(92)
Other0.6%(62)
Diversity Score62.9%(6,201)
Segregation Score39%(3,841)
Diversity Score
63
+3%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 49.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
56.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pulaski County, Georgia?

Pulaski County, Georgia has about 9,855 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pulaski County, Georgia earns about $42,213 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 $109,500, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Pulaski County, Georgia?

About 13.1% 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 20.4% 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 1,747 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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