Pulaski County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29169 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53,894 | — | #962 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,466 | -14.2% | #1,674 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 27.8 years | -28.5% | #3,199 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $189,800 | -32.7% | #1,519 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,112 | -4.4% | #689 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | +0.6% | #1,439 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pulaski County has a population of 53,894, making it the #962 most populous county in the US. The median age is 27.8 years, which is 28.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Pulaski County is $64,466, ranking #1,674 out of 3,222 counties — 14.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.7% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Pulaski County is $189,800 (-32.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,112/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.2%.
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91.6% of residents in Pulaski County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% below the national rate.
About Pulaski County, Missouri
Pulaski County, Missouri has a total population of 53,894, making it the 962nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pulaski County is 27.8 years, which is 28.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pulaski County is $64,466, which ranks #1,674 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Pulaski County is $189,800, 32.7% below the national median. Renters in Pulaski County pay a median gross rent of $1,112 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pulaski County, 25.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.7 min.
Pulaski County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (10.1%).
All data for Pulaski County, Missouri 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.