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Pulaski County, Arkansas
Pulaski County, Arkansas. Pulaski County had 404,611 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than Arkansas (+3.4%). It holds 18 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 10 census-designated) and 107 census tracts. GEOID 05119.
Pulaski County is one of the 6 counties of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
404,611
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 399,125 · ACS 2020-2024: 399,818
Median household income
$62,873
±$1,935 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$214,700
±$4,460 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$1,080
±$18 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Pulaski County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 399,125 residents in Pulaski County. The Census Bureau estimates 404,611 for July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 399,818 over 758 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pulaski County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 399,818 | 3,049,391 | +6,851 |
| Households | 172,409±1,380 | 1,205,987 | +14,358 |
| Average household size | 2.27±0.02 | 2.46 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 193,408±125 | 1,394,673 | +9,089 |
Pulaski County's population since 2000
From 361,474 in 2000 to 404,611 in 2025: up 11.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County holds 18 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 10 census-designated places. The largest is Little Rock with 206,427 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Little Rock | 202,591 | $63,003 |
|---|---|---|
| North Little Rock | 64,591 | $52,707 |
| Sherwood | 32,731 | $81,328 |
| Jacksonville | 29,477 | $49,666 |
| Maumelle | 19,251 | $103,333 |
| Gibson | 4,111 | $66,496 |
| Landmark | 3,585 | $53,788 |
| Wrightsville | 1,542 | $45,417 |
| McAlmontGEOID 0542350 | 1,447 | $34,696 |
| RolandGEOID 0560470 | 820 | $175,125 |
| Cammack Village | 778 | $101,250 |
| Sweet HomeGEOID 0568330 | 712 | not published |
| College StationGEOID 0514860 | 469 | not published |
| Natural StepsGEOID 0548680 | 413 | $157,813 |
| WoodsonGEOID 0576730 | 346 | $25,598 |
| Alexander | 3,385 | $57,250 |
| HensleyGEOID 0531390 | 137 | not published |
| ScottGEOID 0562900 | 97 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pulaski County?
The median resident of Pulaski County is 37.6 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 16.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 48.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 36.7%. 6.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pulaski County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6±0.2 | 38.5 | +0.4 |
| Under 18 years | 23.3%±0.1 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.7%±0.1 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.4% | 9.0% | +2.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 48.2%±0.3 pts | 67.4% | −4.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 36.7%±0.4 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.1 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±0.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.1%±0.4 pts | 5.4% | +0.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.8%±0.4 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0%±0.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 16.0%±0.7 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.7%±0.6 pts | 9.0% | +1.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.2%±0.5 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.9%±1.0 pts | 25.7% | +3.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.4%±0.7 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5%±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Pulaski County's 172,409 households earn less than $62,873 a year (±$1,935), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $63,687 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pulaski County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,873±$1,935 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $92,992±$2,289 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,670±$945 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.7%±0.8 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.6%±2.1 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.0%±0.7 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5%±0.8 pts | 86.7% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 57.0% of Pulaski County's occupied homes and renters 43.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $214,700 by its owner (±$4,460). The median renter pays $1,080 a month including utilities, and 38.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pulaski County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $214,700±$4,460 | $188,000 | +$21,235 |
| Median gross rent | $1,080±$18 | $947 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.5%±1.9 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,493±$26 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.0%±1.1 pts | 66.4% | −1.8 pts |
| Housing units | 193,408±125 | 1,394,673 | +9,089 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.7%±1.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.0%±0.9 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.9%±0.5 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.5%±0.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 1,705 new housing units across Pulaski County in 2025 (1,483 single-family), 4.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pulaski County get to work?
76.3% of Pulaski County's workers drive alone and 11.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Pulaski County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.4%±0.7 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±0.5 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.3%±1.1 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6%±0.8 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.9%±0.8 pts | 8.8% | +8.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.3 min±0.4 | 22.5 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 are Pulaski County's census tracts?
Pulaski County is divided into 107 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $13,165 (Tract 28) to $185,653 (Tract 42.29).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Pulaski County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 32nd of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 1st of 75 |
| Median household income | 9th of 75 |
| Median home value | 5th of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 49th of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1st of 75 |
| Median age | 65th of 75 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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