Population 5,671 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pulaski
Household size in Pulaski
| Period | Pulaski | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.50 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.46 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.34 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.17 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Pulaski 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.57, a much bigger shift than 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
| Period | Pulaski | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 38.9 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.6 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.8 | 40.7 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.8 | 41.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.7 | +2.5 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Pulaski skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 39.1 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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
| Period | Pulaski | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 12.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Pulaski (12.6%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the Syracuse area as a whole (11.4%). The single-parent share has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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
Renters in Pulaski
| Period | Pulaski | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4% | 31.6% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.2% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.3% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.1% | 31.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Pulaski rent their homes (34.1%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 51.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest. The renter share is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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
| Period | Pulaski | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 11.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 11.4% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 13.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 9.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.5% of the housing in Pulaski, 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. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 have a higher vacancy rate.
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
| Period | Pulaski | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1963 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1964 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1967 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Pulaski leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. Even so, homes here are newer than in the wider Syracuse area, where the median home dates to 1967. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
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
| Period | Pulaski | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $651 | $748 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $743 | $794 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $752 | $911 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $815 | $1,138 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$164 | +$390 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Pulaski costs $815 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $164 a month from 2006–10, a 25% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest 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
Bachelor's degrees in Pulaski
| Period | Pulaski | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 28.7% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 30.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 31.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 35.8% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +7.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Pulaski have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 18.9%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.0 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 21 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people 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
| Period | Pulaski | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.4% | 88.6% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.9% | 89.1% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.7% | 90.3% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.8% | 91.3% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +2.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Pulaski have finished high school (90.8%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The Syracuse area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 4.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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
| Period | Pulaski | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 7.3% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 5.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Pulaski runs well above the national rate: 8.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 5.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski | 2.37 | 46.8 | 12.6% | 34.1% | 19.5% | 1972 | $815 | 18.9% | 90.8% | 8.2% |
| Port Ontario | 2.54 | 53.5 | 5.9% | 6.8% | 31.4% | 1975 | $681 | 20.6% | 95.2% | 7.1% |
| Ramona Beach | 2.54 | 53.5 | 5.9% | 6.8% | 31.4% | 1975 | $681 | 20.6% | 95.2% | 7.1% |
| Orwell | 2.58 | 41.4 | 18.6% | 13.6% | 9.0% | 1976 | $815 | 12.2% | 86.6% | 10.5% |
| Sandy Creek | 2.36 | 43.5 | 13.2% | 26.7% | 22.4% | 1968 | $770 | 21.5% | 87.8% | 9.8% |
| Texas | 2.34 | 48.3 | 13.6% | 4.1% | 27.3% | 1971 | $899 | 11.9% | 82.5% | 3.1% |
| Maple View | 2.34 | 49.3 | 14.4% | 1.5% | 31.4% | 1970 | $889 | 12.0% | 81.1% | 3.6% |
| Sandy Pond | 2.55 | 34.7 | 17.1% | 29.5% | 17.6% | 1984 | $792 | 21.4% | 83.4% | 14.3% |
| Richland | 2.47 | 45.3 | 9.9% | 7.1% | 29.3% | 1978 | $771 | 14.2% | 85.9% | 6.7% |
| Lacona | 2.39 | 41.6 | 11.5% | 22.9% | 18.4% | 1963 | $781 | 21.2% | 88.0% | 8.0% |
| Dugway | 2.67 | 40.8 | 13.0% | 11.6% | 13.0% | 1982 | $931 | 15.0% | 88.5% | 10.6% |
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. 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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