Pulaski County Summary

Life in Pulaski County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Pulaski County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Pulaski County:

  • The population in Pulaski County is 5,074.

  • The median home value in Pulaski County is $77,557.

  • The median income in Pulaski County is $43,227.

  • The median rent in Pulaski County is $625.

  • The unemployment rate in Pulaski County is 2.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Pulaski County is 26.1%.

  • The average high in Pulaski County is 75.0° and there are 117.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Pulaski County

List Of Cities & Towns in Pulaski County

Mounds, IL Population 855

Mound City, IL Population 756

Ullin, IL Population 533

Karnak, IL Population 507

Olmsted, IL Population 257

Pulaski, IL Population 230

New Grand Chain, IL Population 144

Map Of Pulaski County

Pulaski County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Pulaski County is 75.0°.

  • There are 82.72 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 117.3 inches of rain each year with 3.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:21 hours of sun each day in Pulaski County.

StatPulaski County
Mean High75.0
Nice Days82.72
Rainfall117.3
Snowfall3.4
Sunny Hours5:21
75.0°
Average High
117.3
Inches of Rain

Pulaski County Demographics

Population over time in Pulaski County

The current population in Pulaski County is 5,074. The population has decreased -4.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 5,279 -2.5%
2022 5,414 -1.7%
2021 5,510 -

Gender in Pulaski County

  • Pulaski County is 48.7% female with 2,473 female residents.

  • Pulaski County is 51.3% male with 2,600 male residents.

Female
48.7% (2,473)
Male
51.3% (2,600)
Gender Pulaski County IL USA
Female 48.7% 50.6% 50.5%
Male 51.3% 49.4% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Pulaski County

Pulaski County is:

  • 61.7% White with 3,130 White residents.

  • 32.3% African American with 1,637 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 5 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 8 Other residents.

  • 3.9% Two Or More with 196 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.9% Hispanic with 98 Hispanic residents.

White
61.7% (3,130)
African American
32.3% (1,637)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.1% (5)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (8)
Two Or More
3.9% (196)
Hispanic
1.9% (98)

Table: Pulaski County By Race

Race Pulaski County IL USA
White 61.7% 58.7% 58.2%
African American 32.3% 13.6% 12.0%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 0.1% 5.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.9% 3.0% 3.9%
Hispanic 1.9% 18.5% 19.0%

Household Income For Pulaski County, Illinois

  • 7.7% of households in Pulaski County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 10.0% of households in Pulaski County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Pulaski County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Pulaski County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Pulaski County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Pulaski County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Pulaski County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Pulaski County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 0.8% of households in Pulaski County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.7% of households in Pulaski County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.7% (389)
$10,000 to $14,999
10.0% (509)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.8% (651)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.4% (580)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.1% (664)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.5% (836)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.9% (757)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.0% (558)
$150,000 to $199,999
0.8% (38)
$200,000 or more
1.7% (87)
Income Pulaski County IL USA
Less than $10,000 7.7% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 10.0% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.8% 6.2% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.4% 6.5% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.1% 9.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.5% 15.1% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.9% 12.7% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.0% 17.9% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 0.8% 9.9% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 1.7% 13.1% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Pulaski County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Pulaski County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Pulaski County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 42.0% of adults in Pulaski County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Pulaski County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Pulaski County completed associate's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Pulaski County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Pulaski County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Pulaski County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Pulaski County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (101)
9-12th Grade
10% (507)
High School / GED
42% (2,131)
Some College
25% (1,268)
Associate's Degree
9% (456)
Bachelor's Degree
7% (355)
Master's Degree
4% (202)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (50)
Education Pulaski County IL USA
< 9th Grade 2% 5% 5%
9-12th Grade 10% 5% 6%
High School / GED 42% 25% 26%
Some College 25% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 7% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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