2023 ACS Census Data · Population 398,949
Pulaski County is a large county in Arkansas with a population of 398,949. The median household income is $60,385, 7% below the national average. The poverty rate is 16.2%, median home value is $199,600, and 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 55% above the national average.
Population
398,949
2023 estimate
Rank #183 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$60,385
Household
Rank #1870 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$199,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #1236 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
37.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #335 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
5.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
9.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
18% above Arkansas avg·7% below national avg
Poverty Rate
12% above Arkansas avg·8% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
17% above Arkansas avg·7% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$39,780
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
16.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
51% above Arkansas avg·5% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
36% above Arkansas avg·12% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
18% below Arkansas avg·21% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
27% below Arkansas avg·22% below national avg
Housing Units
192,085
Households
169,453
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,435
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
112% above Arkansas avg·55% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% above Arkansas avg·4% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.3%
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