Pulaski County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pulaski County is located in Georgia with a total population of 9,939. It is the 125th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pulaski County is 45.2 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. 10.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pulaski County is $50,406. This is 35% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $157,600. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pulaski County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.6%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.7%.

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 Georgia 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.