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Pulaski County

Illinois · 6,161 residents · 199.268 sq mi
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Pulaski County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,173. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,187 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,800. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 44% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
6,161
−16%since 2000
from 7,348 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+15%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Pulaski County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,173
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,361 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,444
+38%since 2000
from $13,325 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$460
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.2%
−45.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+14%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(4,841)
Black30.6%(2,249)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(107)
Asian0.9%(68)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.5%(4,224)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(3,937)
Black32.1%(1,976)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(97)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other2%(126)
Diversity Score60.8%(3,744)
Diversity Score
61
+6%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% 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
12.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.2%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pulaski County, Illinois?

Pulaski County, Illinois has about 6,161 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pulaski County, Illinois earns about $31,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pulaski County, Illinois expensive?

In Pulaski County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $48,800, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Pulaski County, Illinois?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pulaski County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pulaski County, Illinois?

About 22.7% of people in Pulaski County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pulaski County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Pulaski County, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,362 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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