Population 5,015 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pulaski County
Household size in Pulaski County
| Period | Pulaski County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Pulaski County run small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has crept up from 2.43 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.4 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.6 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Pulaski County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.2, as it has nationally.
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 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Pulaski County than nationally: 12.8%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national share fell. Pulaski County has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Illinois counties.
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 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.8% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Pulaski County own their homes; 31.8% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. About seven in ten owners (69.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 5.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Among Illinois' 102 counties, though, only nine 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 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.7% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.1% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Pulaski County: 28.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 6.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +4 | +6 |
Pulaski County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $453 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $511 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $566 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $679 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$227 | +$475 | +$606 |
Rent in Pulaski County runs $679 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $227 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Pulaski County: 13.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged up 1.5 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only five of Illinois' 102 counties have a lower 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 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.5% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.8% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.9% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.0% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Pulaski County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 8.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only nine of Illinois' 102 counties have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Pulaski County than nationally: unemployment was 3.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 10.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 | 2.49 | 44.6 | 12.8% | 31.8% | 28.1% | 1971 | $679 | 13.7% | 87.0% | 3.4% |
| Alexander County | 2.48 | 49.3 | 10.1% | 22.4% | 33.9% | 1971 | $638 | 12.4% | 88.2% | 5.4% |
| Ballard County | 2.37 | 43.9 | 8.2% | 24.0% | 12.8% | 1982 | $789 | 18.4% | 93.7% | 1.5% |
| Massac County | 2.55 | 43.9 | 12.5% | 23.6% | 19.1% | 1975 | $757 | 17.1% | 90.6% | 4.4% |
| Scott County | 2.53 | 39.6 | 15.4% | 28.9% | 9.0% | 1975 | $898 | 21.4% | 87.1% | 3.0% |
| McCracken County | 2.44 | 43.2 | 10.2% | 31.1% | 14.8% | 1977 | $974 | 28.0% | 93.5% | 3.4% |
| Livingston County | 2.49 | 44.8 | 11.8% | 18.8% | 20.2% | 1980 | $830 | 14.6% | 91.4% | 4.0% |
| Lyon County | 2.16 | 47.7 | 6.0% | 19.6% | 26.4% | 1987 | $961 | 16.4% | 88.8% | 2.9% |
| Caldwell County | 2.47 | 44.0 | 12.9% | 29.8% | 18.5% | 1974 | $770 | 17.7% | 90.9% | 3.6% |
| Wayne County | 2.34 | 46.3 | 7.5% | 24.9% | 23.2% | 1980 | $645 | 13.2% | 81.1% | 6.4% |
| Muhlenberg County | 2.47 | 43.4 | 10.8% | 21.2% | 12.6% | 1979 | $757 | 14.6% | 84.4% | 5.7% |
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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