Pulaski County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pulaski County is located in Indiana with a total population of 12,441. It is the 83rd most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pulaski County is 42.4 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pulaski County is $59,956. This is 14% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $134,600. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Pulaski County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pulaski County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.9%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.5%.