Pulaski, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
8,744
Unemployment
6.6%
Poverty
24.5%
Median Home
$112,100
Median Income
$50,417
Median Rent
$775
Pulaski SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
7
Safety
4
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
8.5
Pulaski, VA Crime Report
307
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,539.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
50.87%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Pulaski / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 307 | 3,539.3 | 1,665.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 34 | 392.0 | 208.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 4 | 46.1 | 34.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 17 | 196.0 | 141.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 273 | 3,147.3 | 1,456.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 37 | 426.6 | 133.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 226 | 2,605.5 | 1,196.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 10 | 115.3 | 126.3 | 246.0 |
Pulaski, VA Cost Of Living
80
Pulaski's Overall Cost Of Living
Pulaski's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Pulaski | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 106 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 56 | 131 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 96 | 100 | |
Pulaski, VA Photos
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Rankings for Pulaski in Virginia
Map Of Pulaski, VA
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Population over time in Pulaski
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,744 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 8,794 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 8,860 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 8,918 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 8,958 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 8,993 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 9,048 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 9,084 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 9,134 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 9,180 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Pulaski
| Race | Pulaski | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.3% | 61.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 6.3% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 6.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 9.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Pulaski
| Gender | Pulaski | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Pulaski for adults over 25
| Education | Pulaski | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Pulaski, Virginia
| Income | Pulaski | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.9% | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.8% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.0% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 27.9% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.9% | 17.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.0% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.1% | 11.6% | 8.3% |
