Pulaski County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pulaski County is located in Virginia with a total population of 33,771. It is the 52nd most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pulaski County is 46.9 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pulaski County is $60,767. This is 33% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 47% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $182,500. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pulaski County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.9% vs 59.0%). The Black or African American population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.7%.