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Pulaski, VA

Pulaski CountyElev. 580 m
Population
8,937
Median home
$152,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Pulaski

With about 8,937 residents, Pulaski is one of Virginia's notable places. Pulaski sits in Pulaski County. The median age is 39.8 and the median household income is $50,409. Homes carry a median value of $152,800, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (87%). Around 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
8,937
Median age
39.8
Median household income
$50,409
Per-capita income
$31,806
Poverty rate
24%
High-school grad or higher
88.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
Unemployment
4.2%
Avg. commute
22.1 min
Work from home
10%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White87%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Black4.3%
Asian1.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31.7%
Sales & office21.8%
Production, transportation & material moving21.3%
Service17.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$152,800
Median gross rent
$775/mo
Owner-occupied
56.4%
Median year built
1959
Households
3,731
Avg. household size
2.37

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Pulaski has 5 public schools2 elementary, 1 middle.

PULASKI COUNTY MIDDLEMiddleGrades 68
Critzer ElementaryElementaryGrades -15
Pulaski ElementaryElementaryGrades -15
Pulaski County Public Schools Virtual School K-12
Southwest Virginia Governor's SchoolGrades -2-2

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime32% above national
Pulaski508
Virginia243
United States386
30% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime53% above national
Pulaski2,978
Virginia1,686
United States1,952
7% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Pulaski Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Pulaski.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Pulaski County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Pulaski is in Pulaski County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Pulaski sits in Pulaski County. Elevation ~580 m.

Map of Pulaski
Pulaski, VA
Where Pulaski is
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Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Pulaski County CourthouseDalton Theatre BuildingCalfee Training SchoolClaremont Elementary School
Notable people from Pulaski
Jeff KingEd GoodsonTodd GranthamLewis K. BausellMatokie SlaughterTemple Painter
People searches in Pulaski
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Nearby cities
Radford (12 mi)Wytheville (19 mi)Christiansburg (21 mi)Blacksburg (22 mi)Salem (42 mi)Roanoke (47 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Pulaski, VA (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Pulaski, Virginia.

Anthony Glenn Baker, 59ABSCONDER
Pulaski · Pulaski County County · 24301
AKA Anthony Glen Baker
John William Hall, 56ABSCONDER
Pulaski · Pulaski County County · 24301
AKA John W Hall, John Wm Hall

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Pulaski — frequently asked

What is the population of Pulaski, Virginia?
Pulaski has a population of about 8,937, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Pulaski?
The median home value in Pulaski is $152,800, and the median gross rent is $775/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Pulaski safe? What is the crime rate?
Pulaski Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 508 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Pulaski face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Pulaski County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, landslide, cold wave.
How many schools are in Pulaski?
Pulaski has 5 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Pulaski?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Pulaski. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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