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Pulaski County

Indiana · 12,514 residents · 433.675 sq mi
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Pulaski County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,140. Population has declined 9% 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 $114,100. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
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
12,514
−9%since 2000
from 13,755 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+17%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,140
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,422 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,171
+55%since 2000
from $16,835 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(13,294)
Black0.9%(126)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(191)
Asian0.2%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(854)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(11,442)
Black0.5%(65)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(458)
Asian0.4%(44)
Other2.4%(298)
Diversity Score16.7%(2,090)
Segregation Score27.8%(3,484)
Diversity Score
17
+169%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pulaski County, Indiana?

Pulaski County, Indiana has about 12,514 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pulaski County, Indiana earns about $49,140 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pulaski County, Indiana expensive?

In Pulaski County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $114,100, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Pulaski County, Indiana?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pulaski County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pulaski County, Indiana?

About 10.6% of people in Pulaski County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pulaski County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Pulaski County, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 129 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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