Pulaski County Demographics

A map of Pulaski County's Population by Race

Pulaski County, Missouri has an estimated population of 53,894, a less than 1% change from the 53,955 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.5% White, 11.5% Hispanic, 10.1% Black, 6.3% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pulaski County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pulaski has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pulaski County, that probability was 52.8% in 2020 and 50.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pulaski County is ranked the 22nd most populous county in Missouri, out of 115 counties. Pulaski County was ranked the 22nd most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Pulaski County's White Population

36,902 residents of Pulaski County, or 68.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pulaski County is lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Pulaski County ranks 111th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 115 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Pulaski County's White population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Pulaski County's population has increased from 66.5% to 68.5%.

Pulaski County is less White than neighboring Laclede County (90.4% White), Phelps County (84.9% White), Maries County (91.7% White), Miller County (93.3% White), and Texas County (89% White).

Pulaski County's Black Population

5,425 residents of Pulaski County, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pulaski County is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Pulaski County ranks 9th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 115 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Pulaski County's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. Black residents' share of Pulaski County's population has decreased from 11.2% to 10.1%.

Pulaski County is more Black than neighboring Laclede County (0.6% Black), Phelps County (2.4% Black), Maries County (0.2% Black), Miller County (1.1% Black), and Texas County (3.5% Black).

Pulaski County's Asian Population

1,152 residents of Pulaski County, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pulaski County is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Pulaski County ranks 5th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 115 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Pulaski County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 35.1%. Asian residents' share of Pulaski County's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.1%.

Pulaski County is more Asian than neighboring Laclede County (0.8% Asian), Maries County (0% Asian), Miller County (0.4% Asian), and Texas County (0.1% Asian). Pulaski County is less Asian than neighboring Phelps County (3.7% Asian).

Pulaski County's Hispanic Population

6,199 residents of Pulaski County, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pulaski County is higher than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Pulaski County ranks 4th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 115 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Pulaski County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Pulaski County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.5%.

Pulaski County is more Hispanic than neighboring Laclede County (3% Hispanic), Phelps County (3.1% Hispanic), Maries County (2.1% Hispanic), Miller County (2.2% Hispanic), and Texas County (2.5% Hispanic).

Pulaski County's Native American/Other Population

811 residents of Pulaski County, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pulaski County is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Pulaski County ranks 5th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 115 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Pulaski County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pulaski County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Pulaski County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Laclede County (0.8% Native American/Other), Phelps County (0.9% Native American/Other), Maries County (1.3% Native American/Other), Miller County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Texas County (0.4% Native American/Other).

Pulaski County's Multiracial Population

3,405 residents of Pulaski County, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pulaski County is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Pulaski County ranks 6th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 115 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Pulaski County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Pulaski County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.3%.

Pulaski County is more Multiracial than neighboring Laclede County (4.5% Multiracial), Phelps County (5% Multiracial), Maries County (4.8% Multiracial), Miller County (2.6% Multiracial), and Texas County (4.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.