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Pulaski County

Virginia · 35,127 residents · 319.839 sq mi
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Pulaski County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,873. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $75,200. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

35,127
+2%since 1990
from 34,496 in 1990
1990 – 2025
110 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 108 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+10%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,873
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,319 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,973
+71%since 1990
from $11,074 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.1%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$382
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
73.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
26.3% rent
2.2
−1%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(32,310)
Black5.8%(2,007)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(74)
Asian0.3%(108)
Diversity Score15.4%(5,307)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(32,351)
Black5.5%(1,947)
Hispanic / Latino1%(336)
Asian0.3%(114)
Diversity Score16.2%(5,706)
16
+6%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.2%
+14.7 ptssince 1990
from 59.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−17%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Pulaski County, Virginia?

Pulaski County, Virginia has about 35,127 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Pulaski County, Virginia earns about $33,873 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pulaski County, Virginia expensive?

In Pulaski County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $75,200, and the typical rent is about $382 a month.

How educated are people in Pulaski County, Virginia?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Pulaski County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pulaski County, Virginia?

About 13.1% of people in Pulaski County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pulaski County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Pulaski County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 631 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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