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Pulaski County

Virginia · 34,872 residents · 319.839 sq mi
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Pulaski County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,163. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,100. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,872
−1%since 2000
from 35,127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
109 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
+9%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K34K34K35K35K1990201020202024Pulaski County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,163
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,873 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,976
+11%since 2000
from $18,973 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+33%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(32,351)
Black5.5%(1,947)
Hispanic / Latino1%(336)
Asian0.3%(114)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.2%(5,706)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(31,972)
Black5%(1,744)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(432)
Asian0.5%(179)
Other1.3%(456)
Diversity Score19%(6,635)
Diversity Score
19
+17%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.6%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pulaski County, Virginia?

Pulaski County, Virginia has about 34,872 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pulaski County, Virginia earns about $41,163 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 $121,100, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Pulaski County, Virginia?

About 13.9% 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 14.7% 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 376 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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