Pulaski Population

1850–2026

8,370

2026 projection

0.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Pulaski. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20268,370-240.29%
20258,394+1131.36%
20248,281-600.72%
20238,341+570.69%
20228,284+270.33%
20218,257-1401.67%
20208,397+210.25%
20198,376+540.65%
20188,322+430.52%
20178,279+881.07%

Showing 10 of 32 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Pulaski is growing slower than Giles County, Tennessee, and the U.S.

  • Tennessee+5.6%
  • Giles County+3.6%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Pulaski+0.2%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Pulaski Demographics

37.2median age

Median age

Female37.6 yrs
Male36.5 yrs

Adults

6,692
1,711 seniors (65+) · 26% of adults4,981 other adults

Sex

Female 52.5% · 4,348Male 47.5% · 3,937

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 83 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Pulaski Income

$48,538median household income

Median household income

$48,538

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$37,937

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

25.7%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Pulaski Marital Status

34% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married34%37%31%
Never married37%42%33%
Divorced17%13%20%
Widowed7%2%12%
Separated5%6%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201