Pulaski County, Missouri Demographics 2026
Pulaski County, Missouri has a population of 53,894, the 22nd most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $64,466 and the median home value is $189,800. The poverty rate is 12.7%.
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 | 53,850 | 53,894 | +0.1% |
| Median household income | $66,435 | $64,466 | -3.0% |
| Median home value | $189,700 | $189,800 | +0.1% |
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
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Pulaski County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Leonard Wood | 15,432 | $67,772 | 7.2% | N/A |
| Waynesville | 5,442 | $56,836 | 16.5% | $200,000 |
| St. Robert | 5,356 | $62,641 | 19.2% | $225,300 |
| Richland | 2,136 | $34,268 | 25.9% | $76,100 |
| Dixon | 1,334 | $49,904 | 22.2% | $134,200 |
| Crocker | 1,024 | $58,207 | 21.9% | $101,600 |
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Population Overview
Pulaski County is located in Missouri with a total population of 53,894. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Pulaski County is 27.8 years. This is 29% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Pulaski County is $64,466. This is 9% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $189,800. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Pulaski County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Pulaski County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.5% 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 5.2%).
Education
25.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.
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 Missouri 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, Missouri?
Pulaski County has a population of 53,894, making it the 22nd most populous county in Missouri.
What is the median income in Pulaski County?
The median household income in Pulaski County is $64,466 with a poverty rate of 12.7%.
How many cities are in Pulaski County, Missouri?
Pulaski County contains 6 Census-designated places.