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Pulaski County, Illinois
Pulaski County, Illinois. Pulaski County had 4,820 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). It holds 7 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 17153.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,820
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,193 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,015
Median household income
$42,463
±$5,028 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$85,100
±$11,565 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$634
±$31 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
How many people live in Pulaski County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 5,193 residents in Pulaski County. The Census Bureau estimates 4,820 for July 1, 2025, down 7.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 5,015 over 199 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pulaski County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,015 | 12,694,798 | −495 |
| Households | 1,940±115 | 5,036,449 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.49±0.14 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,851±19 | 5,457,452 | −313 |
Pulaski County's population since 2000
From 7,348 in 2000 to 4,820 in 2025: down 34.4%. 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 7 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Mounds with 600 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| MoundsGEOID 1750777 | 661 | $30,917 |
|---|---|---|
| Mound City | 526 | $41,250 |
| UllinGEOID 1776615 | 466 | $61,250 |
| Karnak | 430 | $46,818 |
| Olmsted | 285 | $32,656 |
| PulaskiGEOID 1762211 | 154 | $33,603 |
| New Grand ChainGEOID 1752467 | 150 | 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 43.0 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 23.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 33.6%.
| Measure | Pulaski County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0±1.5 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.6%±0.2 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.4%±0.3 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 18.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.9%±0.5 pts | 58.1% | −1.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 33.6%±1.1 pts | 13.3% | +3.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±1.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.5%±2.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 25.8%±2.8 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7%±2.2 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.6%±3.3 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.0%±3.5 pts | 37.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7%±2.0 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.7%±3.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 1,940 households earn less than $42,463 a year (±$5,028), against $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $42,631 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pulaski County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,463±$5,028 | $83,390 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $56,955±$4,378 | $115,638 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,074±$1,599 | $46,406 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 25.0%±5.5 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 37.1%±11.0 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.9%±4.4 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 61.1%±5.4 pts | 90.8% | – |
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 68.2% of Pulaski County's occupied homes and renters 31.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $85,100 by its owner (±$11,565). The median renter pays $634 a month including utilities, and 22.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pulaski County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $85,100±$11,565 | $263,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $634±$31 | $1,274 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.9%±9.1 pts | 39.0% | −23.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,038±$140 | $1,987 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.2%±5.5 pts | 67.1% | −8.2 pts |
| Housing units | 2,851±19 | 5,457,452 | −313 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±1.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0%±3.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.9%±4.4 pts | 58.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 23.9%±4.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.5%±3.4 pts | 20.2% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units across Pulaski County in 2025 (3 single-family), 0.6 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?
79.1% of Pulaski County's workers drive alone and 9.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Pulaski County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 41.6%±3.8 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3%±2.3 pts | 5.8% | −4.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 79.1%±6.4 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1%±5.6 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.3%±4.0 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.4 min±2.1 | 27.8 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 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $40,694 (Tract 9711) to $52,632 (Tract 9710).
| Tract 971017153971000 | 2,675±215 | $52,632 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 971117153971100 | 2,340±215 | $40,694 |
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 Illinois's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 96th of 102 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 100th of 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 83rd of 102 |
| Median household income | 102nd of 102 |
| Median home value | 100th of 102 |
| Median gross rent | 97th of 102 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 100th of 102 |
| Median age | 43rd of 102 |
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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