Pulaski County, VA

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2021 Population

33,893

0.645% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

47.2

0.212% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.8%

4.55% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$55,446

3.27% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$163,000

4.09% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

15,095

0.964% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Pulaski County, VA had a population of 33.9k people with a median age of 47.2 and a median household income of $55,446. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Pulaski County, VA declined from 34,113 to 33,893, a −0.645% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,689 to $55,446, a 3.27% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pulaski County, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.94%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.96%), White (Hispanic) (1.53%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.62%).

None of the households in Pulaski County, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.6% of the residents in Pulaski County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pulaski County, VA are New River Community College (772 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Pulaski County, VA was $163,000, and the homeownership rate was 69.3%.

Most people in Pulaski County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Pulaski County, VA was 2 cars per household.

Pulaski County, VA borders Bland County, VA, Carroll County, VA, Floyd County, VA, Giles County, VA, Montgomery County, VA, Wythe County, VA, and Radford city, VA.

United States Virginia Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Population & Diversity

Pulaski County, VA is home to a population of 33.9k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.02% of Pulaski County, VA residents were born outside of the country (686 people).

In 2021, there were 18.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.6k people) in Pulaski County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.68k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 664 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

99.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.6% of Pulaski County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Pulaski County, VA was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Pulaski County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pulaski County, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
30.6k ± 81
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.68k ± 173
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
664 ± 200

1.9%

Hispanic Population

644 people

1.9% of the people in Pulaski County, VA are hispanic (644 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Pulaski County, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,039 ± 8,055 people
India
96,011 ± 7,565 people
Mexico
59,097 ± 5,948 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,039 Virginia residents, followed by India with 96,011 and Mexico with 59,097.

Foreign-Born Population

2.02%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

686 people

1.71%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

583 people

As of 2021, 2.02% of Pulaski County, VA residents (686 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pulaski County, VA was 1.71%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Pulaski County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,145 ± 183
Gulf War (2001-)
477 ± 148
Gulf War (1990s)
417 ± 188

Pulaski County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pulaski County, VA employs 15.1k people. The largest industries in Pulaski County, VA are Manufacturing (2,827 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,276 people), and Retail Trade (1,847 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,938), Utilities ($54,688), and Construction ($51,667).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

15.1k

2021 Value

± 931

−0.964%

1 Year decline

± 8.71%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pulaski County, VA declined at a rate of −0.964%, from 15.2k employees to 15.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pulaski County, VA, are Production Occupations (1,792 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,790 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,448 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pulaski County, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

15.1k

2021 Value

± 931

−0.964%

1 Year decline

± 8.71%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pulaski County, VA declined at a rate of −0.964%, from 15.2k employees to 15.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pulaski County, VA, are Manufacturing (2,827 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,276 people), and Retail Trade (1,847 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pulaski County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Pulaski County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,822

Median earning men ± $2,704

$34,402

Median earning women ± $1,710

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($72,583), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,167), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($52,587).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($47,708), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,979), and Information ($43,804).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

247
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
156
Manufacturing
141
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$758k
Manufacturing
$79.5k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$53k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pulaski County, VA went to Donald J. Trump with 69.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (69.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.58%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pulaski County, VA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Pulaski County, VA awarded 772 degrees. The student population of Pulaski County, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,906 male students and 1,997 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pulaski County, VA are White (671 and 88.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (23 and 3.03%), Black or African American (21 and 2.77%), and Two or More Races (13 and 1.71%).

The largest universities in Pulaski County, VA by number of degrees awarded are New River Community College (772 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Pulaski County, VA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (306 and 39.6%), Registered Nursing (57 and 7.38%), and Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology (56 and 7.25%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,903 students enrolled in Pulaski County, VA, 48.8% men and 51.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,153 records, of which 51.4% were women and 48.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
57 degrees awarded
Industrial Electronics Technology
36 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
306 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Pulaski County, VA was Registered Nursing with 57 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Pulaski County, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

New River Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

772 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was New River Community College with 772 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 356 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pulaski County, VA, which is 0.856 times less than the 416 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 671 degrees mean that there were 29.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 23 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,620) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($77) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Pulaski County, VA was $163,000 in 2021, which is 0.666 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $156,600 to $163,000, a 4.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Pulaski County, VA is 69.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Pulaski County, VA have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pulaski County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pulaski County, VA is $55,446. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Pulaski County, VA was Census Tract 2105 with a value of $76,453, followed by Census Tract 2107 and Census Tract 2106, with respective values of $58,150 and $58,125.

In 2022, 9.67% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pulaski County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.73%.

Housing

Property

$163,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,847

$10,065

Median Property Taxes

±$698

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pulaski County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Pulaski County, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.3%

Homeownership

2021

68.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.3% of the housing units in Pulaski County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pulaski County, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2105
Census Tract 2107
Census Tract 2106

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pulaski County, VA was Census Tract 2105 with a value of $76,453, followed by Census Tract 2107 and Census Tract 2106, with respective values of $58,150 and $58,125.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Pulaski County, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,446

Median Household Income

± $3,671

14.5k

Number of Households

± 852

In 2021, the median household income of the 14.5k households in Pulaski County, VA grew to $55,446 from the previous year's value of $53,689.

The following chart displays the households in Pulaski County, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pulaski County, VA is from Virginia.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (85.1%)
Carpooled (7.81%)
Worked At Home (4.82%)

In 2021, 85.1% of workers in Pulaski County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.81%) and those who worked at home (4.82%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pulaski County, VA have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.17% of the workforce in Pulaski County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Pulaski County, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Pulaski County, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pulaski County, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 9.67% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pulaski County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.73%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pulaski County, VA (4.19k out of 32.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pulaski County, VA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 15.8% of the children was living in poverty in Pulaski County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 253 in Pulaski County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 41.7 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.1% of the population of Pulaski County, VA has health coverage, with 47.7% on employee plans, 14.8% on Medicaid, 18.2% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 1.99% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pulaski County, VA see 2836 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.106% decrease from the previous year (2839 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3394 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2121 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,836 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pulaski County, VA

Primary care physicians in Pulaski County, VA see an average of 2,836 patients per year. This represents a 0.106% decrease from the previous year (2,839 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pulaski County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.5% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.89%

Uninsured

47.7%

Employer Coverage

14.8%

Medicaid

18.2%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

1.99%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pulaski County, VA grew by 7.11% from 6.43% to 6.89%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pulaski County, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 45.9 in Pulaski County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Pulaski County, VA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.5% in Pulaski County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Pulaski County, VA.

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