Pulaski County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05119 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 399,818 | — | #186 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,873 | -16.3% | #1,811 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.6 years | -3.3% | #2,649 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $214,700 | -23.8% | #1,257 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,080 | -7.1% | #769 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% | +32.5% | #2,250 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pulaski County has a population of 399,818, making it the #186 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.6 years, which is 3.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Pulaski County is $62,873, ranking #1,811 out of 3,222 counties — 16.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.7% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Pulaski County is $214,700 (-23.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,080/mo and the homeownership rate is 57.0%.
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90.3% of residents in Pulaski County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% below the national rate.
About Pulaski County, Arkansas
Pulaski County, Arkansas has a total population of 399,818, making it the 186th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pulaski County is 37.6 years, which is 3.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pulaski County is $62,873, which ranks #1,811 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Pulaski County is $214,700, 23.8% below the national median. Renters in Pulaski County pay a median gross rent of $1,080 per month. The homeownership rate is 57.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pulaski County, 37.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.5 min.
Pulaski County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 48.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (36.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.4%).
All data for Pulaski County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.