Pulaski County's estimated 2026 population is 54,234 with a growth rate of 0.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pulaski County is the 22nd largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 52,865 and has seen a growth of 2.59% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Pulaski County includes 72.68% White, 10.45% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (72.68%)
Two or more races (11.93%)
Black or African American (10.45%)
Asian (2.15%)
Other race (1.65%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.64%)
Native American (0.5%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,136 | 72.68% |
| Two or more races | 6,425 | 11.93% |
| Black or African American | 5,630 | 10.45% |
| Asian | 1,159 | 2.15% |
| Other race | 891 | 1.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 342 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 267 | 0.5% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Pulaski County's average per capita income is $44,239. Household income levels show a median of $66,435. The poverty rate stands at 12.79%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,244 | - |
| Families | $82,505 | $90,800 |
| Households | $66,435 | $78,175 |
| Non Families | $40,390 | $50,162 |
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