Pulaski County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pulaski County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 398,949. It is the 1st most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pulaski County is 37.5 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pulaski County is $60,385. This is 3% higher than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.2%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $199,600. Housing costs are 14% higher than the state median of $175,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 57.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pulaski County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 36.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (36.7% vs 14.8%).

Education

37.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Pulaski County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 49% higher than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%. Notably, 15.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.