Pulaski County, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51155 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 33,687 #1,375 / 3,222
57th
Median Household Income $62,028 -17.5% #1,894 / 3,222
41th
Median Age 46.8 years +20.3% #507 / 3,222
84th
Median Home Value $191,700 -32.0% #1,500 / 3,222
53th
Median Gross Rent $813 -30.1% #2,013 / 3,222
37th
Poverty Rate 14.4% +14.0% #1,829 / 3,222
43th

Demographics

Pulaski County has a population of 33,687, making it the #1,375 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.8 years, which is 20.3% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.7%
Native Born
1.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Pulaski County is $62,028, ranking #1,894 out of 3,222 counties — 17.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.4% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.

Median Household Income
$62,028 −17.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,894 of 3,222
41th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,242 −9.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,221 of 3,222
62th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.4% +14.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,829 of 3,222
43th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.2% −39.7% vs nat'l
Rank #801 of 3,222
75th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.8% −38.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,863 of 3,222
42th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.0 min −5.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,707 of 3,222
47th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Pulaski County is $191,700 (-32.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $813/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.4%.

Median Home Value
$191,700 −32.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,500 of 3,222
53th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$813 −30.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,013 of 3,222
37th percentile
Homeownership Rate
73.4% +14.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,810 of 3,222
44th percentile
73.4% Homeownership

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Health

94.5% of residents in Pulaski County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.

94.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.5% +3.0% vs nat'l
Rank #862 of 3,222
73th percentile

About Pulaski County, Virginia

Pulaski County, Virginia has a total population of 33,687, making it the 1,375th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pulaski County is 46.8 years, which is 20.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Pulaski County is $62,028, which ranks #1,894 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.

The median home value in Pulaski County is $191,700, 32.0% below the national median. Renters in Pulaski County pay a median gross rent of $813 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Pulaski County, 20.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.0 min.

Pulaski County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (4.4%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).

All data for Pulaski County, Virginia 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.