Pulaski County, MO

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2022 Population

53,726

0.498% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

27.7

1.42% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

14.5%

0.288% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$62,541

5.55% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$177,400

10.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Pulaski County, MO had a population of 53.7k people with a median age of 27.7 and a median household income of $62,541. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Pulaski County, MO grew from 53,460 to 53,726, a 0.498% increase and its median household income grew from $59,252 to $62,541, a 5.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pulaski County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.69%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.86%), White (Hispanic) (4.89%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.79%).

None of the households in Pulaski County, MO 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.

97.5% of the residents in Pulaski County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pulaski County, MO are Central College of Cosmetology (38 degrees awarded in 2022) and Waynesville Career Center (26 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Pulaski County, MO was $177,400, and the homeownership rate was 57.2%.

Most people in Pulaski County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Pulaski County, MO was 2 cars per household.

Pulaski County, MO borders Camden County, MO, Laclede County, MO, Maries County, MO, Miller County, MO, Phelps County, MO, and Texas County, MO.

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Population & Diversity

Pulaski County, MO is home to a population of 53.7k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 5.27% of Pulaski County, MO residents were born outside of the country (2.83k people).

In 2022, there were 7.11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37k people) in Pulaski County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.21k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.15k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.5%

2022 Citizenship

98%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.5% of Pulaski County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Pulaski County, MO was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pulaski County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
37k ± 106
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.21k ± 529
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.15k ± 627

11.6%

Hispanic Population

6.23k people

11.6% of the people in Pulaski County, MO are hispanic (6.23k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

5.27%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.83k people

5.53%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.96k people

As of 2022, 5.27% of Pulaski County, MO residents (2.83k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pulaski County, MO was 5.53%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,968 ± 461
Vietnam
1,130 ± 231
Gulf War (1990s)
1,036 ± 225

Pulaski County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.63 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pulaski County, MO employs 18.5k people. The largest industries in Pulaski County, MO are Public Administration (2,969 people), Accommodation & Food Services (2,590 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,408 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($50,917), Public Administration ($49,457), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($45,134).

Employment

Occupations

18.5k

2022 Value

± 1,413

−2.97%

1 Year decline

± 11.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Pulaski County, MO declined at a rate of −2.97%, from 19k employees to 18.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pulaski County, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,055 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,949 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,662 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pulaski County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

18.5k

2022 Value

± 1,413

−2.97%

1 Year decline

± 11.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Pulaski County, MO declined at a rate of −2.97%, from 19k employees to 18.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pulaski County, MO, are Public Administration (2,969 people), Accommodation & Food Services (2,590 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,408 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pulaski County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Pulaski County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,568

Median earning men ± $4,633

$32,938

Median earning women ± $2,747

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($63,162), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,590), and Construction ($45,351).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,663), Public Administration ($40,536), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,022).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.17%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

213
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
213
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
177
Retail Trade

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pulaski County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 71.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.98%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 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 (71.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.98%)
Libertarian Party

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

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 Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 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 Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Pulaski County, MO awarded 64 degrees. The student population of Pulaski County, MO in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 5 male students and 59 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pulaski County, MO are White (53 and 82.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (5 and 7.81%), Black or African American (4 and 6.25%), and Asian (2 and 3.13%).

The largest universities in Pulaski County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Central College of Cosmetology (38 and 59.4%) and Waynesville Career Center (26 and 40.6%).

The most popular majors in Pulaski County, MO are General Cosmetology (30 and 46.9%), Nail Specialist & Manicurist (19 and 29.7%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (13 and 20.3%).

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.699% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.592% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.48M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (864k).

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, MO was $177,400 in 2022, which is 0.629 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $160,000 to $177,400, a 10.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Pulaski County, MO is 57.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Pulaski County, MO have an average commute time of 18.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pulaski County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pulaski County, MO is $62,541. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Pulaski County, MO was Census Tract 4702.86 with a value of $68,792, followed by Census Tract 4703.89 and Census Tract 4703.90, with respective values of $65,737 and $64,126.

Property

$177,400

Median Property Value 2022

±$9,450

$8,954

Median Property Taxes

±$757

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, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

57.2%

Homeownership

2022

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 57.2% of the housing units in Pulaski County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.9%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4702.86
Census Tract 4703.89
Census Tract 4703.90

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pulaski County, MO was Census Tract 4702.86 with a value of $68,792, followed by Census Tract 4703.89 and Census Tract 4703.90, with respective values of $65,737 and $64,126.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Pulaski County, MO 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.

$62,541

Median Household Income

± $4,332

15.7k

Number of Households

± 1,125

In 2022, the median household income of the 15.7k households in Pulaski County, MO grew to $62,541 from the previous year's value of $59,252.

The following chart displays the households in Pulaski County, MO 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, MO is from Missouri.

0.455

2022 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2022, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.432% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (64.1%)
Walked (23.1%)
Carpooled (6.94%)

In 2022, 64.1% of workers in Pulaski County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (23.1%) and those who carpooled to work (6.94%).

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

18.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pulaski County, MO have a shorter commute time (18.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.14% of the workforce in Pulaski County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Pulaski County, MO 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, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pulaski County, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pulaski County, MO (6.38k out of 44k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pulaski County, MO 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.

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.

Health

89.2% of the population of Pulaski County, MO has health coverage, with 24.5% on employee plans, 14.2% on Medicaid, 6.84% on Medicare, 25.3% on non-group plans, and 18.4% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pulaski County, MO see 3101 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.194% increase from the previous year (3095 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 758 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 431 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,101 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pulaski County, MO

Primary care physicians in Pulaski County, MO see an average of 3,101 patients per year. This represents a 0.194% increase from the previous year (3,095 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.9% under 18 years, 24.4% between 18 and 34 years, 33.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.8%

Uninsured

24.5%

Employer Coverage

14.2%

Medicaid

6.84%

Medicare

25.3%

Non-Group

18.4%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pulaski County, MO declined by 1.94% from 11% to 10.8%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 48.1 in Pulaski County, MO.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 37.4% in Pulaski County, MO.

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