2023 ACS Census Data · Population 65,503
Pulaski County is a mid-sized county in Kentucky with a population of 65,503. The median household income is $50,943, 22% below the national average. The poverty rate is 20.3%, median home value is $156,300, and 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 26% below the national average.
Population
65,503
2023 estimate
Rank #836 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$50,943
Household
Rank #2619 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$156,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #1885 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
17.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #2287 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.
50.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
9% below Kentucky avg·22% below national avg
Poverty Rate
6% below Kentucky avg·35% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
0% below Kentucky avg·7% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$31,140
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
20.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
53.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
4% above Kentucky avg·25% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
8% above Kentucky avg·10% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% below Kentucky avg·2% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
11% below Kentucky avg·4% below national avg
Housing Units
31,673
Households
25,920
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,209
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
3% below Kentucky avg·26% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% below Kentucky avg·4% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
15.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.2%
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