Population 7,890 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pulaski
Household size in Pulaski
| Period | Pulaski | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Pulaski holds 2.81 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.64 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only one other Wisconsin city with 5,000+ people has larger households.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.9 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.6 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.6, Pulaski is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 36.4, even as the national median rose. Only two of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Pulaski: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 7.8 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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.6% of households in Pulaski rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 34.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southeast.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.7% of homes in Pulaski are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Pulaski has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Wisconsin cities.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Pulaski are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $699 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $707 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $741 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $959 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$260 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Pulaski costs $959 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $260 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the northwest.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.8% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Pulaski than nationally: 26.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.8 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northwest.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Pulaski: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Pulaski has been low: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.3 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 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 | 2.81 | 33.6 | 8.4% | 21.6% | 3.7% | 1986 | $959 | 26.8% | 96.5% | 1.9% |
| South Chase | 2.78 | 40.9 | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.2% | 1998 | $939 | 31.8% | 95.4% | 1.8% |
| Kunesh | 2.59 | 45.4 | 9.6% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 1982 | $954 | 24.3% | 92.0% | 1.5% |
| Angelica | 2.77 | 35.5 | 12.6% | 11.0% | 2.5% | 1983 | $1,268 | 21.8% | 96.6% | 2.3% |
| Krakow | 2.56 | 44.6 | 4.0% | 6.8% | 12.8% | 1975 | $879 | 21.4% | 95.5% | 2.8% |
| Sobieski | 2.73 | 42.5 | 4.6% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 1999 | $951 | 27.8% | 94.3% | 0.8% |
| Rose Lawn | 2.49 | 39.7 | 5.0% | 18.1% | 3.0% | 1975 | $871 | 17.2% | 92.2% | 2.1% |
| Isaar | 2.35 | 40.9 | 8.2% | 23.8% | 1.8% | 1977 | $814 | 18.2% | 88.9% | 1.5% |
| Suamico | 2.80 | 42.8 | 6.0% | 10.6% | 5.2% | 1996 | $1,339 | 46.4% | 96.7% | 2.4% |
| Zachow | 2.57 | 43.0 | 3.9% | 7.8% | 12.8% | 1972 | $895 | 21.6% | 95.8% | 3.6% |
| Sampson | 2.67 | 38.6 | 5.8% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 1995 | $949 | 18.9% | 95.5% | 0.8% |
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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