Pulaski County, Arkansas Population 2022
Pulaski County, Arkansas's estimated population is 391,890 with a growth rate of -0.00% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pulaski County, Arkansas is the 2nd largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 Population was 383,538 and has seen a growth of 2.18% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 391,890 | -7 | -0.00% |
| 2021 | 391,897 | -7 | -0.00% |
| 2020 | 391,904 | -7 | -0.00% |
| 2019 | 391,911 | -7 | -0.00% |
| 2018 | 391,918 | -1,362 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 393,280 | -871 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 394,151 | 575 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 393,576 | 624 | 0.16% |
| 2014 | 392,952 | 1,440 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 391,512 | 2,287 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 389,225 | 2,235 | 0.58% |
| 2011 | 386,990 | 3,452 | 0.90% |
| 2010 | 383,538 | 33,878 | 9.69% |
| 1990 | 349,660 | 9,047 | 2.66% |
| 1980 | 340,613 | 53,424 | 18.60% |
| 1970 | 287,189 | 44,209 | 18.19% |
| 1960 | 242,980 | 46,295 | 23.54% |
| 1950 | 196,685 | 40,600 | 26.01% |
| 1940 | 156,085 | 18,358 | 13.33% |
| 1930 | 137,727 | 28,263 | 25.82% |
| 1920 | 109,464 | 22,713 | 26.18% |
| 1910 | 86,751 | 23,572 | 37.31% |
| 1900 | 63,179 | 15,850 | 33.49% |
| 1890 | 47,329 | 14,713 | 45.11% |
| 1880 | 32,616 | 550 | 1.72% |
| 1870 | 32,066 | 20,367 | 174.09% |
| 1860 | 11,699 | 6,042 | 106.81% |
| 1850 | 5,657 | 307 | 5.74% |
| 1840 | 5,350 | 2,955 | 123.38% |
| 1830 | 2,395 | 472 | 24.54% |
| 1820 | 1,923 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 219,763 | 55.92% |
| Black or African American | 144,802 | 36.85% |
| Two or More Races | 10,800 | 2.75% |
| Asian | 8,801 | 2.24% |
| Some Other Race | 7,421 | 1.89% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,171 | 0.30% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 209 | 0.05% |
Pulaski County, Arkansas Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 158,051 | 2.44 | 58.8 |
| Married | 62,576 | 3.11 | 80.6 |
| Non Family | 62,238 | 1.23 | 47 |
| Female | 26,142 | 3.49 | 38.2 |
| Male | 7,095 | 3.41 | 46.3 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8,907 | 3.34% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16,832 | 6.31% |
| High School Graduate | 69,244 | 25.96% |
| Some College | 61,112 | 22.91% |
| Associates Degree | 19,129 | 7.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 55,207 | 20.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 36,334 | 13.62% |
Pulaski County, Arkansas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 155,104 | 145,786 | 65,838 |
| Black | 88,813 | 77,338 | 18,675 |
| Hispanic | 12,115 | 7,934 | 1,629 |
| Asian | 6,076 | 5,647 | 3,639 |
| 2+ Races | 4,355 | 3,903 | 1,510 |
| Other Race | 3,713 | 2,225 | 410 |
| Native American | 805 | 699 | 141 |
| Islander | 179 | 151 | 116 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.99%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 64.80%.
$38,002
Average Earnings
$42,597
Average Male
$34,514
Average Female
Pulaski County, Arkansas Language by Age
Pulaski County, Arkansas Language
92.03% of Pulaski County, Arkansas residents speak only English, while 7.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.86% of the population.
Pulaski County, Arkansas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 142,125 | 36,717 | 25.83% |
| White | 201,987 | 19,902 | 9.85% |
| Hispanic | 23,720 | 6,234 | 26.28% |
| Other | 2,266 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 10,644 | 1,996 | 18.75% |
| Asian | 8,750 | 841 | 9.61% |
| Native | 1,167 | 426 | 36.50% |
16.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.59%
Male Poverty Rate
17.96%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pulaski County, Arkansas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pulaski County, Arkansas is Native, with 36.50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pulaski County, Arkansas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.21%.
Pulaski County, Arkansas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Pulaski County, Arkansas Married by Age and Sex
Pulaski County, Arkansas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Pulaski County, Arkansas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,144 | 9.69% |
| Black | 9,136 | 8.78% |
| Hispanic | 640 | 4.39% |
| 2+ Races | 500 | 9.21% |
| Other Race | 218 | 4.94% |
| Asian | 122 | 1.79% |
| Native American | 78 | 8.91% |
| Islander | 28 | 17.28% |
Pulaski County, Arkansas Veterans by Education
10.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
63%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
65.81%
Born in Pulaski County, Arkansas
94.55%
Native Born
5.45%
Foreign Born
3.27%
Non Citizen
2.19%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.55% of Pulaski County, Arkansas residents were born in the United States, with 65.81% having been born in Arkansas. 3.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990