Pulaski, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Pulaski County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,937
Population
1,107/sq mi density
$50,409
Median Income
$31,806 per capita
$152,800
Home Value
$175,451 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
533
Violent Crime/100K
2,336 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,409 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,800 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
533 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
8,937
Census 2023
Population Density
1,107
per square mile
Land Area
8.1
square miles (20.9 km²)
Median Age
39.8 yrs
2% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 5.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
87.4%
Black
4.3%
Hispanic
1.7%
Asian
1.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.5% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.5%
Spanish
2.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.2%
Veterans
5.7%
5% below US avg (6%)
Disability
26.0%
100% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.8%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.2%
16% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.468
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 8,937 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,107 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 8.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.7% |
| Female | 53.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Language
| English Only | 97.5% |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.2% |
| Veterans | 5.7% |
| Disability | 26.0% |
| Health Insurance | 92.8% |
| Uninsured | 7.2% |
| Broadband Access | 75.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.468 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |