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Pulaski County

Kentucky · 65,034 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 $40,658. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 17% 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 $113,900. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
65,034
+16%since 2000
from 56,217 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
99 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 85 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+11%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K53K58K63K68K1990201020202024Pulaski County
202466K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,658
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,370 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,063
+70%since 2000
from $15,352 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+18%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(59,600)
Black1%(677)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,877)
Asian0.7%(436)
Other2%(1,284)
Diversity Score16%(10,399)
Segregation Score31.7%(20,584)
Diversity Score
16
+188%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pulaski County, Kentucky?

Pulaski County, Kentucky has about 65,034 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pulaski County, Kentucky earns about $40,658 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 $113,900, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Pulaski County, Kentucky?

About 16.8% 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 22.6% 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 15,545 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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