Town · Virginia
Pulaski, Virginia
Pulaski, town, in Pulaski County, Virginia. Pulaski had 8,807 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,985 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,893 (±23). GEOID 5164880.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,807
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,985 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,893 ±23
Median household income
$49,491
±$8,114 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$160,500
±$35,938 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$736
±$70 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Pulaski and what county is it in?
Pulaski is a town in Pulaski County, Virginia. It covers 8.1 square miles of land, 1,113 residents per square mile in 2020.
Pulaski is in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
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 8,807 people lived in Pulaski on July 1, 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, while Virginia grew 2.9%. The 2020 Census counted 8,985 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,893 (±23).
| Measure | Pulaski | Pulaski County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,893 ±23 | 33,687 | +94 |
| Households | 3,741 ±296 | 14,456 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.35 ±0.18 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,191 ±319 | 17,056 | no clear change |
Pulaski's population since 2000
From 9,473 in 2000 to 8,807 in 2025: down 7.0%. 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 38.5 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 18.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.1%.
| Measure | Pulaski | Pulaski County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 ±3.0 | 46.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.6% ±2.8 pts | 17.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.0% ±3.3 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Male | 46.6% ±2.5 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% ±1.8 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.1% ±3.5 pts | 89.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±1.9 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.1% ±1.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9% ±1.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.6% ±2.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±1.6 pts | 8.2% | – |
| With a disability | 24.1% ±4.4 pts | 18.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.3% ±2.6 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.1% ±2.7 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.7% ±3.4 pts | 20.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3% ±2.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.3% ±4.2 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
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 3,741 households earn less than $49,491 a year (±$8,114), against $62,028 in Pulaski County and $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,122 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $11,631 after inflation. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pulaski | Pulaski County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,491 ±$8,114 | $62,028 | −$11,631 |
| Mean household income | $75,503 ±$12,760 | $83,453 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,011 ±$5,094 | $37,242 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.2% ±5.5 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.4% ±14.1 pts | 21.8% | −25.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.9% ±5.5 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.9% ±4.0 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.5% ±4.3 pts | 81.7% | – |
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 58.9% of Pulaski's occupied homes and renters 41.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $160,500 by its owner (±$35,938). The median renter pays $736 a month including utilities, and 45.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pulaski | Pulaski County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $160,500 ±$35,938 | $191,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $736 ±$70 | $813 | −$185 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.9% ±12.4 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,164 ±$86 | $1,318 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.9% ±5.7 pts | 73.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.1% ±5.7 pts | 26.6% | – |
| Housing units | 4,191 ±319 | 17,056 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.5% ±3.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.2% ±5.5 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.9% ±2.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.3% ±3.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.4% ±3.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
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 3 new housing units in Pulaski in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 3.7 across Virginia.
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?
80.4% of Pulaski's workers drive alone and 11.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Pulaski | Pulaski County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.9% ±5.7 pts | 53.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% ±2.8 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.4% ±4.3 pts | 84.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6% ±3.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.3% ±3.8 pts | 6.2% | +8.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.7 min ±2.4 | 23.5 min | no clear change |
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?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Pulaski, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $34,260 (Tract 2102.01) to $61,203 (Tract 2104.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2102.01Pulaski County | 4,186 | $34,260 |
| Tract 2103Pulaski County | 4,127 | $49,827 |
| Tract 2104.01Pulaski County | 2,339 | $61,203 |
| Tract 2102.02Pulaski County | 3,518 | $61,897 |
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 Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pulaski is the 3,514th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 42nd-most populous of 227 in Virginia.
Pulaski ranks 327th of 365 places in Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 42nd | 227 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 107th | 139 |
| Residents per square mile | 211th | 374 |
| Median household income | 327th | 365 |
| Per capita income | 264th | 374 |
| Median home value | 310th | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 315th | 341 |
| Poverty rate | 41st | 263 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 322nd | 359 |
| Median age | 204th | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 269th | 368 |
| Work from home | 216th | 286 |
| Travel time to work | 267th | 372 |
Pulaski's figures with every place in Virginia (CSV)
Every place in Virginia, 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?
12 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.