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Pulaski County

Kentucky · 63,063 residents · 658.1 sq mi
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Pulaski County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,771. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
63,063
+12%since 2000
from 56,217 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
96 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 85 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+7%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K53K58K63K68K1990201020202024Pulaski County
202466K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,771
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,370 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,540
+27%since 2000
from $15,352 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−34.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+23%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(54,457)
Black1.1%(602)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(454)
Asian0.4%(201)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(3,121)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(59,943)
Black1.1%(705)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(1,318)
Asian0.5%(289)
Other1.5%(935)
Diversity Score12.4%(7,830)
Diversity Score
12
+124%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pulaski County, Kentucky?

Pulaski County, Kentucky has about 63,063 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pulaski County, Kentucky earns about $32,771 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pulaski County, Kentucky expensive?

In Pulaski County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $95,500, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Pulaski County, Kentucky?

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

What is the poverty rate in Pulaski County, Kentucky?

About 21.1% of people in Pulaski County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pulaski County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Pulaski County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,574 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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