Population 399,818 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pulaski County
Household size in Pulaski County
| Period | Pulaski County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.57 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Pulaski County are small: just 2.37 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 2.42 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Pulaski County
| Period | Pulaski County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.7 | 37.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.8 | 38.4 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.4 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +1.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Pulaski County is 38.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.0, as it has nationally. Pulaski County is younger than at least four in five Arkansas counties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Pulaski County
| Period | Pulaski County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 12.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Pulaski County than nationally: 13.8%, against 11.6%. Compared with other Arkansas counties, Pulaski County has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Pulaski County
Renters in Pulaski County
| Period | Pulaski County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6% | 34.2% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.7% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.2% | 35.9% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.0% | 36.3% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Pulaski County than nationally: 43.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 40.8% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Arkansas' 75 counties, only four have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Pulaski County
| Period | Pulaski County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 10.6% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 12.3% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 12.5% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 9.7% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Pulaski County: 11.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Compared with other Arkansas counties, though, Pulaski County has a lower vacancy rate than most.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Pulaski County
| Period | Pulaski County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1983 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1985 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1986 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1988 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Pulaski County was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the Little Rock area overall, where the median home dates to 1988. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Pulaski County
| Period | Pulaski County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $779 | $749 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $854 | $820 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $928 | $906 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,158 | $1,127 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$378 | +$378 | +$346 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Pulaski County costs $1,158 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $378 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Pulaski County
Bachelor's degrees in Pulaski County
| Period | Pulaski County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4% | 27.4% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.5% | 28.4% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.8% | 30.4% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.6% | 33.3% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in Pulaski County (36.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in the Little Rock area as a whole (33.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.2 points, as it has nationally. Only one other Arkansas county has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Pulaski County
| Period | Pulaski County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.4% | 87.9% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.7% | 89.2% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.2% | 90.4% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.7% | 92.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +4.2 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Pulaski County have finished high school (91.7%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.4 points, in line with the national trend. Few Arkansas counties have a higher share of high school graduates: only four of 75.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Pulaski County
| Period | Pulaski County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Pulaski County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Pulaski County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 2.37 | 38.4 | 13.8% | 43.0% | 11.2% | 1982 | $1,158 | 36.6% | 91.7% | 4.9% |
| Prairie County | 2.42 | 46.2 | 6.2% | 24.2% | 19.1% | 1980 | $651 | 18.0% | 87.0% | 3.2% |
| Monroe County | 2.40 | 44.1 | 10.1% | 37.4% | 24.7% | 1975 | $606 | 13.0% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Lee County | 2.57 | 42.3 | 19.0% | 41.0% | 28.5% | 1974 | $739 | 7.5% | 78.2% | 21.1% |
| Tunica County | 2.57 | 36.3 | 25.8% | 60.5% | 19.8% | 1993 | $970 | 14.2% | 79.6% | 11.6% |
| Tate County | 2.45 | 40.2 | 14.0% | 24.0% | 6.9% | 1990 | $993 | 24.6% | 85.6% | 4.4% |
| Marshall County | 2.55 | 41.9 | 15.9% | 20.9% | 14.7% | 1991 | $1,106 | 14.8% | 81.6% | 4.8% |
| Latimer County | 2.37 | 41.9 | 12.3% | 27.6% | 17.0% | 1982 | $654 | 10.4% | 84.5% | 5.7% |
| Benton County | 2.46 | 46.7 | 10.3% | 14.0% | 23.6% | 1990 | $702 | 13.1% | 81.5% | 2.7% |
| Tippah County | 2.60 | 39.8 | 12.7% | 25.2% | 18.5% | 1983 | $808 | 17.1% | 80.6% | 6.5% |
| Prentiss County | 2.55 | 38.4 | 13.2% | 22.5% | 14.9% | 1982 | $648 | 20.0% | 83.7% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Pulaski County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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