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Pulaski, TN
City in Giles County, Tennessee.
Population
8,285
Land area
7.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,059
ZIP codes
0
Pulaski and its ZIP codes
Pulaski at a glance
- Pulaski is about 6.2 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 77th among 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- The median household income is $48,538, 30% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $194,400 (32% below Tennessee) and median rent is $835 a month.
Local data for Pulaski, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pulaski, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,538
Poverty rate
25.7%
Median home value
$194,400
Median rent
$835/mo
Homeownership
46.7%
Bachelor's or higher
20.8%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (432), German Americans (290), Scottish Americans (209).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Giles County. PPP loans are for Pulaski.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,332
9,614 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,868
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$222M
FY 2026, $7,309 per person
How people get to work
Pulaski, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pulaski, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
372
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
103
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
58.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pulaski, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Pulaski
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FrankewingCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Minor HillCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| ProspectCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| ElktonCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| LynnvilleTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| DellroseCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| Lester, ALTown | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| CornersvilleTown | 16 mi | 5.8 |
| LawrenceburgCity | 16 mi | 12.7 |
| LeomaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| ArdmoreCity | 17 mi | 4.7 |
| EthridgeTown | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Ardmore, ALTown | 18 mi | 2 |
| Elkmont, ALTown | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| BlancheCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.9 |
| TaftCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pulaski, TN in?
- Pulaski is in Giles County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Pulaski, TN?
- About 8,285 people live in Pulaski, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pulaski?
- Nearby places include Frankewing (11 mi), Minor Hill (12 mi), Prospect (12 mi), Elkton (12 mi), Lynnville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023