Pulaski, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
8,799
Unemployment
8.3%
Poverty
24.7%
Median Home
$117,600
Median Income
$49,665
Median Rent
$748
Pulaski SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
7
Safety
4
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
8.5
Pulaski, VA Crime Report
312
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,593.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
45.08%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Pulaski / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 312 | 3,593.2 | 1,850.7 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 34 | 391.6 | 208.0 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 57.6 | 41.3 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 15 | 172.8 | 128.7 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 278 | 3,201.7 | 1,642.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 43 | 495.2 | 162.8 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 214 | 2,464.6 | 1,359.5 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 21 | 241.9 | 120.3 | 219.9 |
Pulaski, VA Cost Of Living
81
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 | 81 | 107 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 55 | 130 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 85 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 86 | 100 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8,799 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 8,794 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 8,860 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 8,918 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 8,958 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 8,993 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 9,048 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 9,084 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 9,134 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 9,180 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Pulaski
| Race | Pulaski | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.0% | 61.8% | 60.7% |
| African American | 6.6% | 18.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 6.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 9.4% | 18.0% |
Gender in Pulaski
| Gender | Pulaski | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Pulaski for adults over 25
| Education | Pulaski | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 12.0% | 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 | 9.6% | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.5% | 7.2% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.5% | 7.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 26.2% | 16.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 13.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.7% | 17.0% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.1% | 8.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.1% | 10.9% | 7.7% |
