2023 ACS Census Data · Population 53,850
Pulaski County is a mid-sized county in Missouri with a population of 53,850. The median household income is $66,435, near the national median. The poverty rate is 12.8%, median home value is $189,700, and 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
53,850
2023 estimate
Rank #957 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$66,435
Household
Rank #1320 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$189,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #1355 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
27.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #864 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.
45.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
11.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
10.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
12% above Missouri avg·2% above national avg
Poverty Rate
14% above Missouri avg·15% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
17% below Missouri avg·19% 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 →
$29,250
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
46.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
17% above Missouri avg·9% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
40% above Missouri avg·15% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
19% below Missouri avg·19% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
11% below Missouri avg·2% below national avg
Housing Units
19,374
Households
16,434
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.7
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,360
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
84.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
19 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
36% above Missouri avg·16% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% above Missouri avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.9%
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