Pulaski County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pulaski County is located in Missouri with a total population of 53,850. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pulaski County is 27.5 years. This is 29% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pulaski County is $66,435. This is 4% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $189,700. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Pulaski County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pulaski County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (11.5% vs 5.1%).

Education

27.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.0%.