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Pulaski County, Indiana
Pulaski County, Indiana. Pulaski County had 12,463 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.4% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. It holds 20 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs, 12 towns and townships and 4 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 18131.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,463
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,514 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,441
Median household income
$62,792
±$3,419 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$156,400
±$5,459 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$772
±$69 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in Pulaski County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,514 residents in Pulaski County. The Census Bureau estimates 12,463 for July 1, 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 12,441 over 434 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pulaski County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,441 | 6,851,073 | −118 |
| Households | 4,950±159 | 2,716,009 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.08 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,850±24 | 2,976,568 | −260 |
Pulaski County's population since 2000
From 13,755 in 2000 to 12,463 in 2025: down 9.4%. 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 20 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 12 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Monroe Township, Pulaski County with 3,847 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Monroe Township, Pulaski County | 3,850 | $54,345 |
|---|---|---|
| Winamac | 2,318 | $47,083 |
| Salem Township, Pulaski County | 1,266 | $69,545 |
| White Post Township | 1,072 | $62,583 |
| Tippecanoe Township, Pulaski CountyGEOID 1813175896 | 994 | $95,556 |
| Rich Grove TownshipGEOID 1813163972 | 858 | not published |
| Van Buren Township, Pulaski CountyGEOID 1813178560 | 854 | $53,214 |
| Francesville | 852 | $65,000 |
| Cass Township, Pulaski CountyGEOID 1813110756 | 761 | $61,326 |
| Franklin Township, Pulaski CountyGEOID 1813125558 | 715 | $78,095 |
| Indian Creek Township, Pulaski CountyGEOID 1813136090 | 595 | $82,738 |
| Harrison Township, Pulaski CountyGEOID 1813131972 | 590 | $70,375 |
| Medaryville | 559 | $80,375 |
| Jefferson Township, Pulaski CountyGEOID 1813138178 | 490 | $105,707 |
| Beaver Township, Pulaski CountyGEOID 1813103988 | 469 | $92,826 |
| Star CityGEOID 1872638 | 281 | not published |
| MontereyGEOID 1850616 | 182 | $39,149 |
| OraGEOID 1856700 | – | not published |
| PulaskiGEOID 1862280 | – | not published |
| Lake BruceGEOID 1841004 | – | $31,750 |
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 42.6 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 21.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.2%. 2.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pulaski County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6±0.7 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.1%±0.4 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.4%±0.3 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2% | 8.6% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.3%±0.7 pts | 75.4% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±0.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5%±0.9 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.2%±0.8 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2%±1.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 18.3%±2.0 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.0%±1.7 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.6%±2.8 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.1%±2.4 pts | 29.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.3%±1.4 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 4,950 households earn less than $62,792 a year (±$3,419), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $61,018 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pulaski County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,792±$3,419 | $71,957 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,645±$5,949 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,382±$2,176 | $38,351 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.1%±2.1 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.3%±4.7 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.1%±2.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.5%±2.5 pts | 89.9% | – |
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 74.6% of Pulaski County's occupied homes and renters 25.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $156,400 by its owner (±$5,459). The median renter pays $772 a month including utilities, and 34.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pulaski County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $156,400±$5,459 | $218,200 | +$30,008 |
| Median gross rent | $772±$69 | $1,062 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.1%±9.8 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,119±$50 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.6%±4.3 pts | 70.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,850±24 | 2,976,568 | −260 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±1.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1%±4.2 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.8%±3.0 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.8%±2.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.3%±3.6 pts | 16.0% | – |
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 27 new housing units across Pulaski County in 2025 (27 single-family), 2.2 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?
76.4% of Pulaski County's workers drive alone and 5.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.8%.
| Measure | Pulaski County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.2%±2.5 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8%±0.8 pts | 4.3% | −4.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 76.4%±3.3 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.4%±2.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.9%±1.8 pts | 10.7% | +2.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.9 min±2.1 | 24.1 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 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $50,741 (Tract 9590) to $79,080 (Tract 9592).
| Tract 958918131958900 | 2,547±297 | $62,212 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 959018131959000 | 3,436±164 | $50,741 |
| Tract 959118131959100 | 3,364±358 | $62,300 |
| Tract 959218131959200 | 3,094±327 | $79,080 |
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 Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 83rd of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 81st of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 90th of 92 |
| Median household income | 70th of 92 |
| Median home value | 71st of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 78th of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 46th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 85th of 92 |
| Median age | 25th of 92 |
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
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