Pulaski County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21199 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65,897 | — | #832 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,898 | -30.9% | #2,666 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.3 years | +8.7% | #1,408 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $166,900 | -40.8% | #1,867 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $803 | -31.0% | #2,072 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.7% | +56.4% | #2,645 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pulaski County has a population of 65,897, making it the #832 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pulaski County is $51,898, ranking #2,666 out of 3,222 counties — 30.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.7% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Pulaski County is $166,900 (-40.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $803/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.5%.
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93.9% of residents in Pulaski County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% above the national rate.
About Pulaski County, Kentucky
Pulaski County, Kentucky has a total population of 65,897, making it the 832nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pulaski County is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pulaski County is $51,898, which ranks #2,666 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Pulaski County is $166,900, 40.8% below the national median. Renters in Pulaski County pay a median gross rent of $803 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pulaski County, 18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.1 min.
Pulaski County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.1%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for Pulaski County, Kentucky 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.