Pulaski County, VA
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Pulaski County Overview
33,841
TOTAL POPULATION
17,127
MALE POPULATION
16,714
FEMALE POPULATION
102.47
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.59
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,870
PER CAPITA INCOME
$75,956
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,740
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,541
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
15,639
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Pulaski County Area Codes
Race in Pulaski County
The most populous races in Pulaski County are White / Caucasian (30,908 | 91.3%), Black / African American (1,697 | 5.0%), and Two or more Races (787 | 2.3%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 173 | 0.5% |
Black / African American | 1,697 | 5.0% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 73 | 0.2% |
Hispanic or Latino | 658 | 1.9% |
Native / Alaskan | 13 | 0.0% |
White / Caucasian | 30,908 | 91.3% |
Two or more Races | 787 | 2.3% |
Some other Race | 190 | 0.6% |
Total | 33,841 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Pulaski County
The most populous ancestries reported in Pulaski County are American (9,687 | 28.6%), English (4,962 | 14.7%), German (3,516 | 10.4%), Irish (2,406 | 7.1%), and Italian (954 | 2.8%), together accounting for 63.6% of all Pulaski County residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 38 | 0.1% |
American | 9,687 | 28.6% |
Arab | 133 | 0.4% |
Austrian | 19 | 0.1% |
Belgian | 9 | 0.0% |
Bhutanese | 5 | 0.0% |
Blackfeet | 18 | 0.1% |
Bolivian | 6 | 0.0% |
British | 62 | 0.2% |
Burmese | 49 | 0.1% |
Canadian | 35 | 0.1% |
Central American | 19 | 0.1% |
Central American Indian | 9 | 0.0% |
Cherokee | 78 | 0.2% |
Colombian | 59 | 0.2% |
Crow | 8 | 0.0% |
Czech | 86 | 0.3% |
Czechoslovakian | 16 | 0.1% |
Danish | 9 | 0.0% |
Dutch | 221 | 0.6% |
Eastern European | 5 | 0.0% |
Egyptian | 45 | 0.1% |
English | 4,962 | 14.7% |
European | 560 | 1.7% |
Finnish | 9 | 0.0% |
French | 139 | 0.4% |
French Canadian | 37 | 0.1% |
German | 3,516 | 10.4% |
Greek | 47 | 0.1% |
Guamanian / Chamorro | 6 | 0.0% |
Guatemalan | 12 | 0.0% |
Haitian | 3 | 0.0% |
Hungarian | 41 | 0.1% |
Indian (Asian) | 96 | 0.3% |
Irish | 2,406 | 7.1% |
Italian | 954 | 2.8% |
Jamaican | 117 | 0.4% |
Korean | 90 | 0.3% |
Lebanese | 50 | 0.2% |
Lithuanian | 33 | 0.1% |
Mexican | 397 | 1.2% |
Navajo | 3 | 0.0% |
Norwegian | 149 | 0.4% |
Pakistani | 18 | 0.1% |
Pennsylvania German | 27 | 0.1% |
Peruvian | 38 | 0.1% |
Polish | 310 | 0.9% |
Puerto Rican | 110 | 0.3% |
Romanian | 8 | 0.0% |
Russian | 25 | 0.1% |
Salvadoran | 7 | 0.0% |
Samoan | 67 | 0.2% |
Scandinavian | 22 | 0.1% |
Scotch-Irish | 722 | 2.1% |
Scottish | 743 | 2.2% |
Sioux | 7 | 0.0% |
Slovak | 59 | 0.2% |
South African | 13 | 0.0% |
South American | 103 | 0.3% |
Spaniard | 26 | 0.1% |
Sri Lankan | 41 | 0.1% |
Subsaharan African | 130 | 0.4% |
Swedish | 45 | 0.1% |
Swiss | 7 | 0.0% |
Syrian | 44 | 0.1% |
Thai | 60 | 0.2% |
Ugandan | 79 | 0.2% |
Ukrainian | 44 | 0.1% |
Welsh | 77 | 0.2% | View All 69 Rows |
Immigrants in Pulaski County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Pulaski County came from Europe (187 | 0.5%), Latin America (170 | 0.5%), Asia (162 | 0.5%), Western Europe (149 | 0.4%), and Germany (140 | 0.4%), together accounting for 2.4% of all Pulaski County residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 109 | 0.3% |
Argentina | 8 | 0.0% |
Asia | 162 | 0.5% |
Australia | 15 | 0.0% |
Brazil | 10 | 0.0% |
Central America | 135 | 0.4% |
Colombia | 6 | 0.0% |
Eastern Africa | 79 | 0.2% |
Eastern Asia | 34 | 0.1% |
Egypt | 22 | 0.1% |
El Salvador | 7 | 0.0% |
England | 13 | 0.0% |
Europe | 187 | 0.5% |
France | 9 | 0.0% |
Germany | 140 | 0.4% |
Ghana | 8 | 0.0% |
Guatemala | 2 | 0.0% |
India | 20 | 0.1% |
Italy | 9 | 0.0% |
Korea | 34 | 0.1% |
Latin America | 170 | 0.5% |
Lebanon | 19 | 0.1% |
Mexico | 126 | 0.4% |
Northern Africa | 22 | 0.1% |
Northern Europe | 29 | 0.1% |
Oceania | 15 | 0.0% |
Peru | 11 | 0.0% |
Philippines | 23 | 0.1% |
Scotland | 16 | 0.1% |
South America | 35 | 0.1% |
South Central Asia | 20 | 0.1% |
South Eastern Asia | 83 | 0.3% |
Southern Europe | 9 | 0.0% |
Syria | 6 | 0.0% |
Uganda | 79 | 0.2% |
Vietnam | 60 | 0.2% |
Western Africa | 8 | 0.0% |
Western Asia | 25 | 0.1% |
Western Europe | 149 | 0.4% | View All 39 Rows |
Sex and Age in Pulaski County
Sex and Age in Pulaski County
The most populous age groups in Pulaski County are 55 to 59 Years (1,637 | 9.6%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (1,614 | 9.7%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 774 (4.5%) | 785 (4.7%) |
5 to 9 Years | 811 (4.7%) | 698 (4.2%) |
10 to 14 Years | 902 (5.3%) | 1,026 (6.1%) |
15 to 19 Years | 871 (5.1%) | 738 (4.4%) |
20 to 24 Years | 966 (5.6%) | 814 (4.9%) |
25 to 29 Years | 1,169 (6.8%) | 932 (5.6%) |
30 to 34 Years | 1,163 (6.8%) | 925 (5.5%) |
35 to 39 Years | 896 (5.2%) | 865 (5.2%) |
40 to 44 Years | 986 (5.8%) | 821 (4.9%) |
45 to 49 Years | 1,176 (6.9%) | 1,104 (6.6%) |
50 to 54 Years | 1,390 (8.1%) | 1,218 (7.3%) |
55 to 59 Years | 1,637 (9.6%) | 1,614 (9.7%) |
60 to 64 Years | 987 (5.8%) | 942 (5.6%) |
65 to 69 Years | 931 (5.4%) | 1,515 (9.1%) |
70 to 74 Years | 1,155 (6.7%) | 952 (5.7%) |
75 to 79 Years | 616 (3.6%) | 862 (5.2%) |
80 to 84 Years | 374 (2.2%) | 566 (3.4%) |
85 Years and over | 323 (1.9%) | 337 (2.0%) |
Total | 17,127 (100.0%) | 16,714 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Pulaski County
Median Family Size in Pulaski County
The median family size in Pulaski County is 2.81 persons per family, with married-couple families (6,746 | 75.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.84 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (846 | 9.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.59 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 6,746 (75.3%) | 2.84 |
Single Male/Father | 846 (9.5%) | 2.59 |
Single Female/Mother | 1,365 (15.2%) | 2.82 |
Total Families | 8,957 (100.0%) | 2.81 |
Median Household Size in Pulaski County
The median household size in Pulaski County is 2.26 persons per household, with single male/father households (846 | 5.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.08 persons per household. non-family households (5,498 | 38.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 6,746 (46.7%) | 2.86 |
Single Male/Father | 846 (5.9%) | 3.08 |
Single Female/Mother | 1,365 (9.4%) | 3.06 |
Non-family | 5,498 (38.0%) | 1.21 |
Total Households | 14,455 (100.0%) | 2.26 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Pulaski County
Out of a total of 14,455 households in Pulaski County, 8,957 (62.0%) are family households, while 5,498 (38.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 4,707, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,636.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 4,636 (32.1%) |
2-Person Households | 4,707 (32.6%) | 824 (5.7%) |
3-Person Households | 2,056 (14.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 1,524 (10.5%) | 4 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 576 (4.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 88 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 6 (0.0%) | 34 (0.2%) |
Total | 8,957 (62.0%) | 5,498 (38.0%) |
Female Fertility in Pulaski County
Fertility by Age in Pulaski County
Average fertility rate in Pulaski County is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 122.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 84.1% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 327 (84.1%) | 122.0 |
35 to 50 years | 62 (15.9%) | 20.0 |
Total | 389 (100.0%) | 60.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pulaski County
62.5% of women with births (389) in Pulaski County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 44.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 181 (55.3%) | 146 (44.7%) |
35 to 50 years | 62 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 243 (62.5%) | 146 (37.5%) |
Fertility by Education in Pulaski County
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 125 (32.1%) | 74.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 195 (50.1%) | 72.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 69 (17.7%) | 72.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 389 (100.0%) | 60.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pulaski County
37.5% of women with births in Pulaski County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 71.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 36 (28.8%) | 89 (71.2%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 138 (70.8%) | 57 (29.2%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 69 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 243 (62.5%) | 146 (37.5%) |
Income in Pulaski County
Income Overview in Pulaski County
Per Capita Income in Pulaski County is $34,870, while median incomes of families and households are $75,956 and $59,740 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 33,841 | $34,870 |
Median Family Income | 8,957 | $75,956 |
Mean Family Income | 8,957 | $96,726 |
Median Household Income | 14,455 | $59,740 |
Mean Household Income | 14,455 | $79,535 |
Income Deficit | 8,957 | $11,541 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 33,841 | 16.88% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 33,841 | 83.12¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 33,841 | 0.47 |
Earnings by Sex in Pulaski County
Average Earnings in Pulaski County are $39,118, $43,664 for men and $36,293 for women, a difference of 16.9%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 8,981 (54.5%) | $43,664 |
Female | 7,495 (45.5%) | $36,293 |
Total | 16,476 (100.0%) | $39,118 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pulaski County
The most common earnings brackets in Pulaski County are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (1,049 | 11.7%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (862 | 11.5%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 262 (2.9%) | 429 (5.7%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 298 (3.3%) | 364 (4.9%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 280 (3.1%) | 337 (4.5%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 236 (2.6%) | 284 (3.8%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 201 (2.2%) | 107 (1.4%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 204 (2.3%) | 192 (2.6%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 273 (3.0%) | 248 (3.3%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 73 (0.8%) | 173 (2.3%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 192 (2.1%) | 218 (2.9%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 206 (2.3%) | 408 (5.4%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 766 (8.5%) | 390 (5.2%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 597 (6.7%) | 340 (4.5%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 517 (5.8%) | 862 (11.5%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 556 (6.2%) | 458 (6.1%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 619 (6.9%) | 581 (7.7%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 461 (5.1%) | 429 (5.7%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 1,049 (11.7%) | 688 (9.2%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 471 (5.2%) | 282 (3.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 904 (10.1%) | 365 (4.9%) |
$100,000+ | 816 (9.1%) | 340 (4.5%) |
Total | 8,981 (100.0%) | 7,495 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pulaski County
Average earnings in Pulaski County are $47,425 for men and $38,912 for women, a difference of 17.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $72,197, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $25,229. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $54,704, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $30,257.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $25,229 | $36,652 |
High School Diploma | $37,747 | $30,257 |
College or Associate's Degree | $56,558 | $38,159 |
Bachelor's Degree | $51,736 | $47,959 |
Graduate Degree | $72,197 | $54,704 |
Total | $47,425 | $38,912 |
Family Income in Pulaski County
Family Income Brackets in Pulaski County
According to the Pulaski County family income data, there are 2,194 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 81 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 260 | 2.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 81 | 0.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 421 | 4.7% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 528 | 5.9% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 958 | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 2,194 | 24.5% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,379 | 15.4% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 1,890 | 21.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 645 | 7.2% |
$200,000+ | 591 | 6.6% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pulaski County
6-person families (46 | 0.5%) account for the highest median family income in Pulaski County with $136,413 per family, while 2-person families (5,137 | 57.4%) have the highest median income of $34,918 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 5,137 (57.4%) | $69,837 |
3-Person Families | 1,893 (21.1%) | $78,135 |
4-Person Families | 1,375 (15.3%) | $98,689 |
5-Person Families | 500 (5.6%) | $109,000 |
6-Person Families | 46 (0.5%) | $136,413 |
7+ Person Families | 6 (0.1%) | $0 |
Total | 8,957 (100.0%) | $75,956 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Pulaski County
The median family income in Pulaski County is $75,956, with families comprising 3+ earners (820) having the highest median family income of $132,073, while families with no earners (1,847) have the lowest median family income of $52,893, accounting for 9.1% and 20.6% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 1,847 (20.6%) | $52,893 |
1 Earner | 2,890 (32.3%) | $60,610 |
2 Earners | 3,400 (38.0%) | $96,588 |
3+ Earners | 820 (9.1%) | $132,073 |
Total | 8,957 (100.0%) | $75,956 |
Household Income in Pulaski County
Household Income Brackets in Pulaski County
With 3,281 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Pulaski County, accounting for 22.7% of all households. In contrast, only 607 households (4.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 997 | 6.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 607 | 4.2% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 1,185 | 8.2% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 1,460 | 10.1% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,532 | 10.6% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 3,281 | 22.7% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,951 | 13.5% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 2,038 | 14.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 679 | 4.7% |
$200,000+ | 723 | 5.0% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Pulaski County
The median household income in Pulaski County is $59,740, with the highest median household income of $72,600 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 5,526 households (38.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $50,316, with 5,005 households (34.6%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 397 (2.8%) | $53,618 |
25 to 44 Years | 3,527 (24.4%) | $62,707 |
45 to 64 Years | 5,526 (38.2%) | $72,600 |
65+ Years | 5,005 (34.6%) | $50,316 |
Total | 14,455 (100.0%) | $59,740 |
Poverty in Pulaski County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pulaski County
With 11.6% poverty level for males and 14.7% for females among the residents of Pulaski County, 16 and 17 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 98 males (26.1%) and 40 females (32.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 166 (21.4%) | 73 (10.9%) |
5 Years | 39 (24.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 213 (24.6%) | 302 (30.9%) |
12 to 14 Years | 96 (15.6%) | 78 (15.7%) |
15 Years | 47 (25.5%) | 40 (32.8%) |
16 and 17 Years | 98 (26.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 193 (15.8%) | 125 (12.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 303 (14.3%) | 437 (24.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 203 (12.1%) | 197 (12.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 194 (8.0%) | 403 (17.6%) |
55 to 64 Years | 178 (7.0%) | 234 (9.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 121 (5.9%) | 251 (10.3%) |
75 Years and over | 42 (3.3%) | 228 (13.9%) |
Total | 1,893 (11.6%) | 2,368 (14.7%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pulaski County
According to the poverty statistics in Pulaski County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.7% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 608 (78.5%) | 596 (89.1%) |
5 Years | 122 (75.8%) | 129 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 654 (75.4%) | 676 (69.1%) |
12 to 14 Years | 519 (84.4%) | 420 (84.3%) |
15 Years | 137 (74.5%) | 82 (67.2%) |
16 and 17 Years | 277 (73.9%) | 360 (100.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 1,032 (84.2%) | 916 (88.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 1,813 (85.7%) | 1,372 (75.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,477 (87.9%) | 1,421 (87.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 2,234 (92.0%) | 1,888 (82.4%) |
55 to 64 Years | 2,371 (93.0%) | 2,300 (90.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,934 (94.1%) | 2,196 (89.7%) |
75 Years and over | 1,215 (96.7%) | 1,409 (86.1%) |
Total | 14,393 (88.4%) | 13,765 (85.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pulaski County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Pulaski County show that 3.9% or 265 of the total 6,746 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 9.9%, comprising of 22 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.6%, which includes 112 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 4,144 (97.4%) | 112 (2.6%) |
1 or 2 Children | 2,137 (94.2%) | 131 (5.8%) |
3 or 4 Children | 200 (90.1%) | 22 (9.9%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 6,481 (96.1%) | 265 (3.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pulaski County
According to the poverty data in Pulaski County, 10.8% or 91 single-father households and 20.6% or 281 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 137 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 45 (7.3%) |
1 or 2 Children | 48 (11.8%) | 99 (16.1%) |
3 or 4 Children | 43 (100.0%) | 137 (100.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 91 (10.8%) | 281 (20.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pulaski County
The poverty data for Pulaski County shows that 265 of the married-couple family households (3.9%) and 372 of the single-parent households (16.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (9.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 180 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 112 (2.6%) | 45 (4.4%) |
1 or 2 Children | 131 (5.8%) | 147 (14.4%) |
3 or 4 Children | 22 (9.9%) | 180 (100.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 265 (3.9%) | 372 (16.8%) |
Employment Characteristics in Pulaski County
Employment by Class of Employer in Pulaski County
Among the 14,880 employed individuals in Pulaski County, private company employees (9,921 | 66.7%), local government employees (1,630 | 11.0%), and state government employees (1,217 | 8.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 9,921 | 66.7% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 428 | 2.9% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 554 | 3.7% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 889 | 6.0% |
Local Government Employees | 1,630 | 11.0% |
State Government Employees | 1,217 | 8.2% |
Federal Government Employees | 205 | 1.4% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 36 | 0.2% |
Total | 14,880 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Pulaski County
According to the labor force statistics for Pulaski County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (28,539), 54.8% or 15,639 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 516 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 83.5% or 1,754 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.5% or 9 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 607 (46.6%) | 12 (2.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 1,271 (71.4%) | 92 (7.2%) |
25 to 29 Years | 1,754 (83.5%) | 60 (3.4%) |
30 to 34 Years | 1,531 (73.3%) | 51 (3.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 2,737 (76.7%) | 145 (5.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 3,231 (66.1%) | 36 (1.1%) |
55 to 59 Years | 2,107 (64.8%) | 78 (3.7%) |
60 to 64 Years | 1,294 (67.1%) | 10 (0.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 993 (21.8%) | 17 (1.7%) |
75 Years and over | 105 (3.4%) | 9 (8.5%) |
Total | 15,639 (54.8%) | 516 (3.3%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pulaski County
According to labor force statistics for Pulaski County, 71.0% of individuals (12,656) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (17,825) are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 380 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.0% or 3,142 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.5% or 25 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 454 (36.5%) | 68 (5.5%) |
High School Diploma | 3,694 (58.9%) | 301 (4.8%) |
College / Associate Degree | 5,364 (80.6%) | 160 (2.4%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 3,142 (86.0%) | 62 (1.7%) |
Total | 12,656 (71.0%) | 535 (3.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Pulaski County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pulaski County are Community & Social Service (1,633 | 10.8%), Management (1,155 | 7.6%), Education Instruction & Library (832 | 5.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (792 | 5.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (639 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pulaski County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (81.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.9%), and Architecture & Engineering (69.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (95.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (92.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (76.1%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 611 (52.9%) | 544 (47.1%) |
Business & Financial | 286 (59.2%) | 197 (40.8%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 485 (75.9%) | 154 (24.1%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 324 (81.4%) | 74 (18.6%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 141 (69.8%) | 61 (30.2%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 20 (51.3%) | 19 (48.7%) |
Community & Social Service | 577 (35.3%) | 1,056 (64.7%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 233 (46.2%) | 271 (53.8%) |
Legal Services & Support | 57 (35.2%) | 105 (64.8%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 199 (23.9%) | 633 (76.1%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 88 (65.2%) | 47 (34.8%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 56 (7.1%) | 736 (92.9%) |
Health Technologists | 26 (5.0%) | 498 (95.0%) |
Total (Category) | 2,015 (42.8%) | 2,687 (57.2%) |
Total (Overall) | 8,222 (54.4%) | 6,890 (45.6%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Pulaski County are Cleaning & Maintenance (654 | 4.3%), Healthcare Support (625 | 4.1%), Security & Protection (608 | 4.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (560 | 3.7%), and Law Enforcement (321 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Pulaski County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (94.1%), Security & Protection (90.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (86.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.4%), Personal Care & Service (71.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.5%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 66 (10.6%) | 559 (89.4%) |
Security & Protection | 551 (90.6%) | 57 (9.4%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 249 (86.8%) | 38 (13.2%) |
Law Enforcement | 302 (94.1%) | 19 (5.9%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 266 (47.5%) | 294 (52.5%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 400 (61.2%) | 254 (38.8%) |
Personal Care & Service | 66 (28.7%) | 164 (71.3%) |
Total (Category) | 1,349 (50.4%) | 1,328 (49.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 8,222 (54.4%) | 6,890 (45.6%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Pulaski County are Office & Administration (1,759 | 11.6%), and Sales & Related (1,408 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 685 (48.6%) | 723 (51.3%) |
Office & Administration | 362 (20.6%) | 1,397 (79.4%) |
Total (Category) | 1,047 (33.1%) | 2,120 (66.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 8,222 (54.4%) | 6,890 (45.6%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Pulaski County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (927 | 6.1%), Construction & Extraction (495 | 3.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (107 | 0.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 81 (75.7%) | 26 (24.3%) |
Construction & Extraction | 453 (91.5%) | 42 (8.5%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 927 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 1,461 (95.6%) | 68 (4.4%) |
Total (Overall) | 8,222 (54.4%) | 6,890 (45.6%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Pulaski County are Production (1,933 | 12.8%), Material Moving (588 | 3.9%), and Transportation (516 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 1,482 (76.7%) | 451 (23.3%) |
Transportation | 424 (82.2%) | 92 (17.8%) |
Material Moving | 444 (75.5%) | 144 (24.5%) |
Total (Category) | 2,350 (77.4%) | 687 (22.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 8,222 (54.4%) | 6,890 (45.6%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Pulaski County
Employment Industries in Pulaski County
The major employment industries in Pulaski County include Manufacturing (3,190 | 21.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,242 | 14.8%), Retail Trade (1,778 | 11.8%), Educational Services (1,620 | 10.7%), and Public Administration (851 | 5.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Pulaski County
The Pulaski County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (86.7%), and Utilities (79.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (83.2%), Finance & Insurance (79.7%), and Educational Services (65.9%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 98 (72.6%) | 37 (27.4%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 691 (86.7%) | 106 (13.3%) |
Manufacturing | 2,522 (79.1%) | 668 (20.9%) |
Wholesale Trade | 153 (71.8%) | 60 (28.2%) |
Retail Trade | 840 (47.2%) | 938 (52.8%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 343 (73.1%) | 126 (26.9%) |
Utilities | 132 (79.5%) | 34 (20.5%) |
Information | 120 (60.0%) | 80 (40.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 101 (20.3%) | 397 (79.7%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 82 (41.0%) | 118 (59.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 375 (59.5%) | 255 (40.5%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 277 (62.8%) | 164 (37.2%) |
Educational Services | 552 (34.1%) | 1,068 (65.9%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 377 (16.8%) | 1,865 (83.2%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 34 (44.2%) | 43 (55.8%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 423 (51.1%) | 405 (48.9%) |
Public Administration | 538 (63.2%) | 313 (36.8%) |
Total | 8,222 (54.4%) | 6,890 (45.6%) |
Education in Pulaski County
School Enrollment in Pulaski County
The most common levels of schooling among the 5,922 students in Pulaski County are high school (1,444 | 24.4%), middle school (1,407 | 23.8%), and elementary school (1,237 | 20.9%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 209 | 3.5% |
Kindergarten | 291 | 4.9% |
Elementary School | 1,237 | 20.9% |
Middle School | 1,407 | 23.8% |
High School | 1,444 | 24.4% |
College / Undergraduate | 1,173 | 19.8% |
Graduate / Professional | 161 | 2.7% |
Total | 5,922 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pulaski County
Out of a total of 5,922 students who are enrolled in schools in Pulaski County, 509 (8.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,413 (91.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 105 (37.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,812 (97.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 150 (73.2%) | 55 (26.8%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 1,204 (91.9%) | 106 (8.1%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,812 (97.4%) | 48 (2.6%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 997 (95.8%) | 44 (4.2%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 371 (97.4%) | 10 (2.6%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 518 (93.3%) | 37 (6.7%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 187 (64.7%) | 102 (35.3%) |
35 Years and over | 176 (62.6%) | 105 (37.4%) |
Total | 5,413 (91.4%) | 509 (8.6%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pulaski County
Education (1,055 | 17.9%), business (904 | 15.3%), social sciences (510 | 8.6%), arts & humanities (479 | 8.1%), and science & technology (469 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 5,894 individuals in Pulaski County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 276 | 4.7% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 328 | 5.6% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 232 | 3.9% |
Psychology | 419 | 7.1% |
Social Sciences | 510 | 8.6% |
Engineering | 300 | 5.1% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 87 | 1.5% |
Science & Technology | 469 | 8.0% |
Business | 904 | 15.3% |
Education | 1,055 | 17.9% |
Literature & Languages | 137 | 2.3% |
Liberal Arts & History | 363 | 6.2% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 186 | 3.2% |
Communications | 149 | 2.5% |
Arts & Humanities | 479 | 8.1% |
Total | 5,894 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Pulaski County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pulaski County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Pulaski County are males with 2 vehicles (3,380, accounting for 41.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,450, making up 49.6%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 84 (1.0%) | 106 (1.5%) |
1 Vehicle | 1,151 (14.3%) | 1,648 (24.2%) |
2 Vehicles | 3,380 (41.9%) | 2,450 (35.9%) |
3 Vehicles | 1,979 (24.6%) | 1,280 (18.8%) |
4 Vehicles | 879 (10.9%) | 804 (11.8%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 586 (7.3%) | 531 (7.8%) |
Total | 8,059 (100.0%) | 6,819 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Pulaski County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Pulaski County are 15 to 19 minutes (3,275 commuters, 23.2%), 30 to 34 minutes (1,894 commuters, 13.4%), and 20 to 24 minutes (1,854 commuters, 13.1%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 348 | 2.5% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 1,389 | 9.8% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 1,789 | 12.7% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 3,275 | 23.2% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 1,854 | 13.1% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 1,070 | 7.6% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 1,894 | 13.4% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 523 | 3.7% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 210 | 1.5% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 741 | 5.2% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 650 | 4.6% |
90 or more Minutes | 388 | 2.8% |
Commute Time by Sex in Pulaski County
The most common commute times in Pulaski County are 15 to 19 minutes (1,809 commuters, 23.7%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (1,466 commuters, 22.6%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 245 (3.2%) | 103 (1.6%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 687 (9.0%) | 702 (10.8%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 1,142 (15.0%) | 647 (10.0%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 1,809 (23.7%) | 1,466 (22.6%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 889 (11.7%) | 965 (14.8%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 552 (7.2%) | 518 (8.0%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 977 (12.8%) | 917 (14.1%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 304 (4.0%) | 219 (3.4%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 45 (0.6%) | 165 (2.5%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 309 (4.1%) | 432 (6.7%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 412 (5.4%) | 238 (3.7%) |
90 or more Minutes | 261 (3.4%) | 127 (1.9%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pulaski County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Pulaski County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,080, 14.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,153, 17.7%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 743 (9.7%) | 367 (5.7%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 529 (6.9%) | 162 (2.5%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 460 (6.0%) | 305 (4.7%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 653 (8.6%) | 312 (4.8%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 629 (8.2%) | 647 (10.0%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 1,080 (14.1%) | 979 (15.1%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 742 (9.7%) | 1,153 (17.7%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 441 (5.8%) | 724 (11.1%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 133 (1.7%) | 294 (4.5%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 393 (5.1%) | 279 (4.3%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 116 (1.5%) | 182 (2.8%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 33 (0.4%) | 82 (1.3%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 906 (11.9%) | 699 (10.8%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 774 (10.1%) | 314 (4.8%) |
Total | 7,632 (100.0%) | 6,499 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Pulaski County
Occupancy by Ownership in Pulaski County
Of the total 14,455 dwellings in Pulaski County, owner-occupied units account for 10,157 (70.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 4,298 (29.7%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 10,157 | 70.3% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 4,298 | 29.7% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 14,455 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Pulaski County
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 4,636 | 32.1% |
2-Person Household | 5,531 | 38.3% |
3-Person Household | 2,056 | 14.2% |
4+ Person Household | 2,232 | 15.4% |
Total Housing Units | 14,455 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pulaski County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 2,862 (61.7%) | 1,774 (38.3%) |
2-Person Household | 4,313 (78.0%) | 1,218 (22.0%) |
3-Person Household | 1,304 (63.4%) | 752 (36.6%) |
4+ Person Household | 1,678 (75.2%) | 554 (24.8%) |
Total Housing Units | 10,157 (70.3%) | 4,298 (29.7%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pulaski County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 801 (66.7%) | 400 (33.3%) |
High School Diploma | 2,790 (61.4%) | 1,753 (38.6%) |
College/Associate Degree | 3,793 (70.4%) | 1,597 (29.6%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 2,773 (83.5%) | 548 (16.5%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pulaski County
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 2,241 | 15.5% |
35 to 44 Years | 1,683 | 11.6% |
45 to 54 Years | 2,545 | 17.6% |
55 to 64 Years | 2,981 | 20.6% |
65 to 74 Years | 2,968 | 20.5% |
75 to 84 Years | 1,687 | 11.7% |
85 Years and Over | 350 | 2.4% |
Total | 14,455 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Pulaski County
Median Income by Occupancy in Pulaski County
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 10,157 (70.3%) | $69,017 |
Renter-Occupied | 4,298 (29.7%) | $36,235 |
Average | 14,455 (100.0%) | $59,740 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pulaski County
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 220 (2.2%) | 448 (10.4%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 111 (1.1%) | 219 (5.1%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 248 (2.4%) | 363 (8.5%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 297 (2.9%) | 291 (6.8%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 365 (3.6%) | 234 (5.4%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 945 (9.3%) | 512 (11.9%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,094 (10.8%) | 445 (10.3%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 2,339 (23.0%) | 938 (21.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,493 (14.7%) | 459 (10.7%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 1,789 (17.6%) | 244 (5.7%) |
$150,000 or more | 1,256 (12.4%) | 145 (3.4%) |
Total | 10,157 (100.0%) | 4,298 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pulaski County
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 1,118 (11.0%) | 119 (2.8%) |
$300 to $499 | 2,030 (20.0%) | 237 (5.5%) |
$500 to $799 | 1,745 (17.2%) | 1,543 (35.9%) |
$800 to $999 | 1,193 (11.7%) | 991 (23.1%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 1,834 (18.1%) | 792 (18.4%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 1,217 (12.0%) | 141 (3.3%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 508 (5.0%) | 9 (0.2%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 243 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 269 (2.6%) | 28 (0.6%) |
Total | 10,157 (100.0%) | 4,298 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Pulaski County
Housing Structures in Pulaski County
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 10,760 | 74.4% |
Single Unit, Attached | 424 | 2.9% |
2 Unit Apartments | 280 | 1.9% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 464 | 3.2% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 668 | 4.6% |
10 or more Apartments | 432 | 3.0% |
Mobile Home / Other | 1,427 | 9.9% |
Total | 14,455 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pulaski County
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 8,954 (83.2%) | 1,806 (16.8%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 366 (86.3%) | 58 (13.7%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 280 (100.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 14 (3.0%) | 450 (97.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 8 (1.2%) | 660 (98.8%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 432 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 815 (57.1%) | 612 (42.9%) |
Total | 10,157 (70.3%) | 4,298 (29.7%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pulaski County
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 15 (0.2%) | 73 (1.7%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 119 (1.2%) | 404 (9.4%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 2,552 (25.1%) | 2,378 (55.3%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 4,123 (40.6%) | 997 (23.2%) |
8 or more Rooms | 3,348 (33.0%) | 446 (10.4%) |
Total | 10,157 (100.0%) | 4,298 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pulaski County
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 1,143 (11.3%) | 390 (9.1%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 534 (5.3%) | 234 (5.4%) |
Electricity | 7,200 (70.9%) | 3,227 (75.1%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 739 (7.3%) | 260 (6.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (0.4%) |
All other Fuels | 442 (4.3%) | 159 (3.7%) |
No Fuel Used | 99 (1.0%) | 11 (0.3%) |
Total | 10,157 (100.0%) | 4,298 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Pulaski County
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 124 (1.2%) | 551 (12.8%) |
1 Vehicle | 2,378 (23.4%) | 2,250 (52.3%) |
2 Vehicles | 4,118 (40.5%) | 1,133 (26.4%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 3,537 (34.8%) | 364 (8.5%) |
Total | 10,157 (100.0%) | 4,298 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Pulaski County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Pulaski County
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 4,431 | 5,726 |
Median Property Value | $163,900 | $191,900 |
Median Household Income | $57,253 | $839 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $410 | $255 |
Real Estate Taxes | $1,206 | $159 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pulaski County
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 409 (9.2%) | 232 (4.1%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 860 (19.4%) | 660 (11.5%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 2,244 (50.6%) | 3,407 (59.5%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 544 (12.3%) | 990 (17.3%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 226 (5.1%) | 293 (5.1%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 52 (1.2%) | 109 (1.9%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 96 (2.2%) | 35 (0.6%) |
Total | 4,431 (100.0%) | 5,726 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pulaski County
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 199 (4.5%) | 153 (2.7%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 518 (11.7%) | 132 (2.3%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 549 (12.4%) | 392 (6.9%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 609 (13.7%) | 396 (6.9%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,073 (24.2%) | 485 (8.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 538 (12.1%) | 1,266 (22.1%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 528 (11.9%) | 955 (16.7%) |
$150,000 or more | 417 (9.4%) | 1,261 (22.0%) |
Total | 4,431 (100.0%) | 5,726 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pulaski County
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 1,587 (35.8%) | 78,860 (1,377.2%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 695 (15.7%) | 2,056 (35.9%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 560 (12.6%) | 1,472 (25.7%) |
4.0x or more | 1,529 (34.5%) | 719 (12.6%) |
Total | 4,431 (100.0%) | 5,726 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pulaski County
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 1,088 (24.5%) | 12 (0.2%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 1,563 (35.3%) | 1,630 (28.5%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 1,533 (34.6%) | 1,796 (31.4%) |
Total | 4,431 (100.0%) | 5,726 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Pulaski County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pulaski County
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 1,851 (98.4%) | 31 (1.7%) |
6 to 18 Years | 4,421 (98.6%) | 65 (1.5%) |
19 to 25 Years | 1,938 (88.0%) | 265 (12.0%) |
26 to 34 Years | 3,189 (87.2%) | 468 (12.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 3,041 (92.2%) | 257 (7.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 4,413 (93.6%) | 300 (6.4%) |
55 to 64 Years | 4,752 (93.5%) | 331 (6.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 4,487 (99.7%) | 15 (0.3%) |
75 Years and older | 2,894 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 30,986 (94.7%) | 1,732 (5.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pulaski County
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 1,851 (98.4%) | 31 (1.7%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 4,421 (98.6%) | 65 (1.5%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,938 (88.0%) | 265 (12.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pulaski County
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 4,028 (91.5%) | 374 (8.5%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 5,555 (92.8%) | 430 (7.2%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 6,735 (95.2%) | 342 (4.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 4,518 (94.5%) | 262 (5.5%) |
$100,000 and over | 10,145 (96.9%) | 324 (3.1%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pulaski County
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 527 (28.0%) | 1,358 (72.2%) |
6 to 18 Years | 1,640 (36.6%) | 2,914 (65.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 456 (20.7%) | 1,525 (69.2%) |
25 to 34 Years | 716 (19.6%) | 2,574 (70.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 661 (20.0%) | 2,504 (75.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,335 (28.3%) | 3,212 (68.1%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,101 (21.7%) | 3,988 (78.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 4,391 (97.5%) | 2,551 (56.7%) |
75 Years and over | 2,870 (99.2%) | 1,693 (58.5%) |
Total | 13,697 (41.9%) | 22,319 (68.2%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pulaski County
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 216 (9.5%) | 65 (2.9%) |
18 to 34 Years | 568 (17.0%) | 368 (12.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,304 (19.6%) | 1,007 (15.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 787 (38.3%) | 720 (29.4%) |
75 Years and over | 569 (45.3%) | 871 (53.2%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Pulaski County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 34 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 66 (2.0%) | 35 (1.2%) |
35 to 64 Years | 359 (5.4%) | 203 (3.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 382 (18.6%) | 144 (5.9%) |
75 Years and over | 329 (26.2%) | 285 (17.4%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 79 (3.5%) | 30 (1.4%) |
18 to 34 Years | 59 (1.8%) | 17 (0.6%) |
35 to 64 Years | 164 (2.5%) | 184 (2.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 194 (9.4%) | 148 (6.0%) |
75 Years and over | 62 (4.9%) | 203 (12.4%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 137 (6.0%) | 40 (1.8%) |
18 to 34 Years | 198 (5.9%) | 266 (9.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 298 (4.5%) | 350 (5.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 194 (9.4%) | 55 (2.2%) |
75 Years and over | 92 (7.3%) | 140 (8.6%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 35 (1.5%) | 16 (0.7%) |
18 to 34 Years | 204 (6.1%) | 79 (2.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 720 (10.8%) | 599 (9.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 521 (25.4%) | 557 (22.8%) |
75 Years and over | 328 (26.1%) | 621 (37.9%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 61 (2.7%) | 31 (1.4%) |
18 to 34 Years | 172 (5.1%) | 32 (1.1%) |
35 to 64 Years | 156 (2.4%) | 171 (2.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 107 (5.2%) | 146 (6.0%) |
75 Years and over | 131 (10.4%) | 188 (11.5%) |
Technology Access in Pulaski County
Computing Device Access in Pulaski County
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 9,694 | 67.1% |
Smartphone | 11,783 | 81.5% |
Tablet | 7,397 | 51.2% |
No Computing Device | 1,570 | 10.9% |
Total | 14,455 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Pulaski County
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 37 | 0.3% |
Broadband Home | 7,171 | 49.6% |
Cellular Data Only | 2,729 | 18.9% |
Satellite Internet | 1,501 | 10.4% |
No Internet | 3,150 | 21.8% |
Total | 14,455 | 100.0% |
Pulaski County Summary
Pulaski County, Virginia is located in the southwestern part of the state, and is part of the New River Valley region. It is bordered by Montgomery County to the north, Giles County to the east, Wythe County to the south, and Bland County to the west. The county seat is Pulaski, and the county is named after Kazimierz Pułaski, a Polish-born Revolutionary War hero.
History
Pulaski County was formed in 1839 from parts of Montgomery and Wythe counties. The county was named after Kazimierz Pułaski, a Polish-born Revolutionary War hero who died in the Battle of Savannah in 1779. The county was home to several Native American tribes, including the Cherokee, Shawnee, and Catawba.
The county was home to several important Civil War battles, including the Battle of Cloyd’s Mountain, the Battle of New River Bridge, and the Battle of Dublin. The county was also home to several important figures in the Civil War, including Confederate General Jubal Early and Union General George Crook.
Geography
Pulaski County is located in the southwestern part of Virginia, and is part of the New River Valley region. It is bordered by Montgomery County to the north, Giles County to the east, Wythe County to the south, and Bland County to the west. The county has a total area of 437 square miles, of which 434 square miles is land and 3 square miles is water.
The county is located in the Appalachian Mountains, and is home to several mountain ranges, including the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Allegheny Mountains, and the Appalachian Plateau. The county is also home to several rivers, including the New River, the Little River, and the Clinch River.
Economy
The economy of Pulaski County is largely based on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The county is home to several large agricultural operations, including poultry farms, beef cattle farms, and dairy farms. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill, a furniture factory, and a plastics factory.
The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the New River Trail State Park, Claytor Lake State Park, and the Pulaski County Historical Society Museum. The county is also home to several wineries, including the Chateau Morrisette Winery and the Whitebarrel Winery.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Pulaski County had a population of 34,872. The racial makeup of the county was 92.3% White, 4.3% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,845, and the median income for a family was $45,945. The per capita income for the county was $19,945. About 11.3% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Pulaski County?
Total Population of Pulaski County is 33,841.
What is the Total Male Population of Pulaski County?
Total Male Population of Pulaski County is 17,127.
What is the Total Female Population of Pulaski County?
Total Female Population of Pulaski County is 16,714.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Pulaski County?
There are 102.47 Males per 100 Females in Pulaski County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Pulaski County?
There are 97.59 Females per 100 Males in Pulaski County.
What is the Median Population Age in Pulaski County?
Median Population Age in Pulaski County is 47.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Pulaski County
Average Family Size in Pulaski County is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Pulaski County
Average Household Size in Pulaski County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Pulaski County?
Per Capita income in Pulaski County is $34,870.
What is the Median Family Income in Pulaski County?
Median Family Income in Pulaski County is $75,956.
What is the Median Household income in Pulaski County?
Median Household Income in Pulaski County is $59,740.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Pulaski County?
Income or Wage Gap in Pulaski County is 16.9%.
Women in Pulaski County earn 83.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Pulaski County?
Family Income Deficit in Pulaski County is $11,541.
Families that are below poverty line in Pulaski County earn $11,541 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Pulaski County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Pulaski County is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Pulaski County?
There are 15,639 People in the Labor Forcein in Pulaski County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Pulaski County?
54.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Pulaski County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Pulaski County?
Unemployment Rate in Pulaski County is 3.3%.