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Pulaski, VA
Town in Pulaski County, Virginia.
Population
8,893
Land area
8.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,102
ZIP codes
0
Pulaski and its ZIP codes
Pulaski at a glance
- Pulaski is about 5 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,491, 47% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,500 (58% below Virginia) and median rent is $736 a month.
Local data for Pulaski, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pulaski, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,491
Poverty rate
21.2%
Median home value
$160,500
Median rent
$736/mo
Homeownership
58.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.7%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (997), Irish Americans (799), Puerto Ricans (131).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pulaski County. PPP loans are for Pulaski.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -5.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,741
13,753 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,872
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$256M
FY 2026, $7,581 per person
How people get to work
Pulaski, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pulaski, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
446
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
74
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 24°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pulaski, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Pulaski
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DraperCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.2 |
| DublinTown | 4.6 mi | 1.3 |
| HiwasseeCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 5.1 |
| AllisoniaCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 3.3 |
| SnowvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| New RiverCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| RadfordCity | 11 mi | 9.7 |
| MechanicsburgCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Max MeadowsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| BelspringCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| FairlawnCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| ParrottCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| Fort ChiswellCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 13.5 |
| Plum CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| BelviewCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| AustinvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pulaski, VA in?
- Pulaski is in Pulaski County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Pulaski, VA?
- About 8,893 people live in Pulaski, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pulaski?
- Nearby places include Draper (3.7 mi), Dublin (4.6 mi), Hiwassee (7 mi), Allisonia (8.6 mi), Snowville (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023