Pulaski County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Name: Pulaski County, Virginia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Pulaski County, Virginia has a population of 33,771, the 52nd most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $60,767 and the median home value is $182,500. The poverty rate is 14.6%.

Pulaski County Quick Facts

Population 33,771

Median Household Income $60,767

Median Home Value $182,500

Poverty Rate 14.6%

Unemployment Rate 3.6%

Median Age 46.9 years

Homeownership Rate 72.2%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.4%

High School Graduation 90.7%

Cities/Places 10

Population 33,771 52nd of 133

Median Income $60,767 33% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.6%

Unemployment 3.6%

Median Household Income

Pulaski

$60,767

$90,974

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Pulaski

$182,500

$360,700

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.0%

$25K-$50K 21.9%

$50K-$100K 33.9%

$100K+ 25.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.2%

$10K-$15K

5.4%

$15K-$20K

4.1%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

4.7%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

5.5%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

2.5%

$50K-$60K

8.4%

$60K-$75K

11.6%

$75K-$100K

13.9%

$100K-$125K

8.6%

$125K-$150K

5.7%

$150K-$200K

5.8%

$200K+

5.0%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

54.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.2%

Renter 27.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.9%

18-34

19.4%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

28.9%

75+

9.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 60 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Pulaski County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Pulaski	8,937	$50,409	24.0%	$152,800
Dublin	2,671	$61,635	13.4%	$166,700
Fairlawn	2,555	$67,549	4.5%	$257,000
Draper	458	$82,835	2.6%	$159,100
Parrott	414	N/A	19.8%	$82,400
New River	377	$39,196	2.6%	$143,500
Belspring	191	$58,893	0.0%	$324,300
Snowville	124	N/A	72.6%	N/A
Hiwassee	83	$67,788	0.0%	$103,400
Allisonia	51	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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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. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Pulaski County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Virginia 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, Virginia?

Pulaski County has a population of 33,771, making it the 52nd most populous county in Virginia.

What is the median income in Pulaski County?

The median household income in Pulaski County is $60,767 with a poverty rate of 14.6%.

How many cities are in Pulaski County, Virginia?

Pulaski County contains 10 Census-designated places.