Pulaski County, Arkansas Demographics 2026
Pulaski County, Arkansas has a population of 399,818, the 1st most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $62,873 and the median home value is $214,700. The poverty rate is 16.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Pulaski County Quick Facts
How Pulaski County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 398,949 | 399,818 | +0.2% |
| Median household income | $60,385 | $62,873 | +4.1% |
| Median home value | $199,600 | $214,700 | +7.6% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 51 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Pulaski County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 203,436 | $63,003 | 17.5% | $236,400 |
| North Little Rock | 64,538 | $52,707 | 20.3% | $178,900 |
| Sherwood | 33,070 | $81,328 | 9.0% | $199,500 |
| Jacksonville | 29,221 | $49,666 | 19.8% | $163,400 |
| Maumelle | 19,373 | $103,333 | 7.1% | $291,700 |
| Gibson | 4,167 | $66,496 | 10.7% | $157,800 |
| Landmark | 3,948 | $53,788 | 40.8% | $156,600 |
| Alexander | 3,587 | $57,250 | 27.5% | $174,000 |
| Wrightsville | 1,484 | $45,417 | 16.4% | $62,900 |
| Roland | 1,147 | $175,125 | 0.0% | $340,800 |
| McAlmont | 1,088 | $34,696 | 34.2% | $209,900 |
| Sweet Home | 939 | N/A | 48.1% | $163,800 |
| Cammack Village | 797 | $101,250 | 6.8% | $323,600 |
| Natural Steps | 683 | $157,813 | 0.0% | $610,800 |
| Woodson | 619 | $25,598 | 46.0% | $125,500 |
| College Station | 258 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Scott | 46 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Hensley | 26 | N/A | 100.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Pulaski County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 399,818. It is the 1st most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Pulaski County is 37.6 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Pulaski County is $62,873. This is 3% higher than the state median of $60,773. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.7%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $214,700. Housing costs are 14% higher than the state median of $188,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 57.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Pulaski County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.1% 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 14.6%).
Education
37.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Pulaski County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 47% higher than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.2%. Notably, 15.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Pulaski County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arkansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Pulaski County, Arkansas?
Pulaski County has a population of 399,818, making it the 1st most populous county in Arkansas.
What is the median income in Pulaski County?
The median household income in Pulaski County is $62,873 with a poverty rate of 16.7%.
How many cities are in Pulaski County, Arkansas?
Pulaski County contains 18 Census-designated places.