Pulaski County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17153 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,015 | — | #2,899 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $42,463 | -43.5% | #3,016 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.0 years | +10.5% | #1,203 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $85,100 | -69.8% | #3,135 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $634 | -45.5% | #2,984 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.0% | +98.2% | #2,991 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pulaski County has a population of 5,015, making it the #2,899 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pulaski County is $42,463, ranking #3,016 out of 3,222 counties — 43.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.0% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Pulaski County is $85,100 (-69.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $634/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.2%.
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95.3% of residents in Pulaski County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% above the national rate.
About Pulaski County, Illinois
Pulaski County, Illinois has a total population of 5,015, making it the 2,899th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pulaski County is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pulaski County is $42,463, which ranks #3,016 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 43.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Pulaski County is $85,100, 69.8% below the national median. Renters in Pulaski County pay a median gross rent of $634 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pulaski County, 13.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.5 min.
Pulaski County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 61.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (33.6%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
All data for Pulaski County, Illinois 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.