City · Tennessee
Pulaski, Tennessee
Pulaski, city, in Giles County, Tennessee. Pulaski had 8,394 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,397 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,285 (±25). GEOID 4761040.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,394
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,397 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,285 ±25
Median household income
$48,538
±$8,117 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$194,400
±$42,293 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$835
±$43 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Pulaski and what county is it in?
Pulaski is a city in Giles County, Tennessee. It covers 7.8 square miles of land, 1,073 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Pulaski, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,394 people lived in Pulaski on July 1, 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 8,397 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,285 (±25).
| Measure | Pulaski | Giles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,285 ±25 | 30,620 | +642 |
| Households | 3,483 ±247 | 12,058 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.20 ±0.16 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,076 ±288 | 14,221 | +509 |
Pulaski's population since 2000
From 7,871 in 2000 to 8,394 in 2025: up 6.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pulaski as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pulaski?
The median resident of Pulaski is 37.2 years old; 19.2% are under 18 and 20.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 21.6%. 2.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pulaski | Giles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 ±7.3 | 43.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.2% ±3.1 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.7% ±3.0 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Male | 47.5% ±3.0 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% ±2.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.7% ±3.9 pts | 82.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 21.6% ±3.6 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.0% ±4.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3% ±1.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.6% ±2.0 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.8% ±2.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| With a disability | 18.3% ±4.6 pts | 17.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1% ±3.0 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.9% ±4.0 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.8% ±5.8 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4% ±2.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.3% ±5.5 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9% ±1.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Pulaski earn?
Half of Pulaski's 3,483 households earn less than $48,538 a year (±$8,117), against $62,307 in Giles County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $38,790 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pulaski | Giles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,538 ±$8,117 | $62,307 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $62,654 ±$7,566 | $87,585 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,471 ±$4,080 | $35,909 | +$5,759 |
| People below the poverty line | 25.7% ±7.5 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 45.2% ±18.5 pts | 20.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.3% ±5.2 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.8% ±3.9 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.4% ±5.0 pts | 82.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Pulaski?
Owners occupy 46.7% of Pulaski's occupied homes and renters 53.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $194,400 by its owner (±$42,293). The median renter pays $835 a month including utilities, and 37.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pulaski | Giles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $194,400 ±$42,293 | $234,300 | +$69,115 |
| Median gross rent | $835 ±$43 | $862 | +$62 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.8% ±11.1 pts | 30.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,210 ±$148 | $1,330 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 46.7% ±7.2 pts | 73.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 53.3% ±7.2 pts | 26.7% | – |
| Housing units | 4,076 ±288 | 14,221 | +509 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1% ±4.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.8% ±6.7 pts | 72.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.4% ±3.7 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.3% ±3.5 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.5% ±2.3 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.8% ±3.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Pulaski building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units in Pulaski in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 1.2 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pulaski work and get to work?
80.2% of Pulaski's workers drive alone and 7.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.2%.
| Measure | Pulaski | Giles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.5% ±4.9 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% ±3.9 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.2% ±6.6 pts | 82.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.3% ±5.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±2.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.0% ±3.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.5 min ±3.0 | 29.8 min | +5.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Pulaski?
No census tract lies mostly in Pulaski; 4 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9205Giles County | 5,095 | $63,768 |
| Tract 9203.01Giles County | 4,620 | $70,388 |
| Tract 9202Giles County | 4,763 | $57,569 |
| Tract 9204Giles County | 3,242 | $56,058 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Pulaski) · Census block assignment files
How does Pulaski compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pulaski is the 3,625th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 71st-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Pulaski ranks 210th of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 71st | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 176th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 59th | 289 |
| Median household income | 210th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 172nd | 289 |
| Median home value | 175th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 159th | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 39th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 131st | 276 |
| Median age | 208th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 267th | 289 |
| Work from home | 141st | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 177th | 288 |
Pulaski's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare Pulaski with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Pulaski?
10 of the 57 figures for Pulaski on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Pulaski are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Pulaski.