Pulaski County, KY

County in Kentucky, South · ranked on 34 metrics

Rank among US counties

Pulaski County, KY is a county in Kentucky with a population of 67,809 (810th of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,253rd of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (1,351st of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Median Household Income (2,619th of 3,093), Poverty Rate (%) (2,600th of 3,094), Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 2,337th of 3,094).

Population
67,809
810th highest of 3,094
Density
103.1
890th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
4.14%
836th highest of 3,094
Area
658
1,405th highest of 3,094
Region
South
Kentucky

At a glance

Median household income
$51,898
2,619th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$166,900
1,836th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$803
2,037th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
4.8%
678th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
19.7%
495th highest of 3,094
College degree
18.1%
2,241st highest of 3,094
Average commute
23 minutes
1,744th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
85.1%
1,971st highest of 3,094
Climate
55.9°F average
35°F in January, 75°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +65.2
82.1% Republican, 16.9% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 12 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

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Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$803
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,048th of 3,090
  2. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$166,900
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,253rd of 3,092
  3. Heating Degree Days per Year4,404
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,313th of 3,050
  4. Average Commute (Minutes)23.3
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,351st of 3,094
  5. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,112
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,517th of 3,050
  6. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)85.1%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,971st of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)41.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 2,691st of 3,094
  2. Median Household Income$51,898
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,619th of 3,093
  3. Poverty Rate (%)19.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,600th of 3,094
  4. Unemployment Rate (%)4.8%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 2,337th of 3,094
  5. Median Income$51,898
    Poorest Counties
    1,526th of 2,000
  6. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)18.1%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,241st of 3,094

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Economics (36), weakest Economics (36). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Never first or last on a widely ranked metric.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 14 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Barren County, KY92% similar
    Compared on 10 of 14
  2. Taylor County, KY92% similar
    Compared on 10 of 14
  3. Carroll County, KY89% similar
    Compared on 10 of 14
  4. Whitley County, KY89% similar
    Compared on 11 of 14
  5. Metcalfe County, KY89% similar
    Compared on 11 of 14

Quick answers

What is the population of Pulaski County, KY?
Pulaski County, KY has a population of 67,809, 810th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Pulaski County, KY rank best at?
Among US counties, Pulaski County, KY ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,253rd of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (1,351st of 3,094).
Where does Pulaski County, KY rank worst?
Pulaski County, KY ranks lowest for Median Household Income (2,619th of 3,093); Poverty Rate (%) (2,600th of 3,094); Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 2,337th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Pulaski County, KY?
Rankodex ranks Pulaski County, KY on 34 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

34 metrics with a value for this place, in 13 topics