Pulaski, NY Demographics

A map of Pulaski's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,068	2,016	95.9%	92.2%
Black	34	7	1.6%	0.3%
Multiracial	31	69	1.4%	3.2%
Asian	18	36	0.8%	1.6%
Hispanic	3	42	0.1%	1.9%
Native American/Other	2	16	0.1%	0.7%

Pulaski, New York has an estimated population of 2,156, a slight decrease from the 2,186 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.9% White, 1.6% Black, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Hispanic, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pulaski, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pulaski has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pulaski, that probability was 14.8% in 2020 and 7.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pulaski is ranked the 604th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Pulaski was ranked the 599th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pulaski's White Population

2,068 residents of Pulaski, or 95.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pulaski is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Pulaski ranks 279th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pulaski's White population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Pulaski's population has increased from 92.2% to 95.9%.

Pulaski is more White than neighboring Lacona (86.8% White), Altmar (93% White), Mexico (94.9% White), and Parish (89.5% White). Pulaski is less White than neighboring Sandy Creek (97.3% White).

Pulaski's Black Population

34 residents of Pulaski, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pulaski is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Pulaski ranks 1088th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pulaski's Black population has grown by an estimated 385.7%. Black residents' share of Pulaski's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.6%.

Pulaski is more Black than neighboring Sandy Creek (0% Black), Altmar (0% Black), Mexico (0.5% Black), and Parish (0.2% Black). Pulaski is less Black than neighboring Lacona (3.8% Black).

Pulaski's Asian Population

18 residents of Pulaski, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pulaski is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Pulaski ranks 577th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pulaski's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Pulaski's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.8%.

Pulaski is more Asian than neighboring Sandy Creek (0% Asian), Altmar (0% Asian), Mexico (0.6% Asian), and Parish (0% Asian). Pulaski is less Asian than neighboring Lacona (3.7% Asian).

Pulaski's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Pulaski, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pulaski is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Pulaski ranks 1043rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pulaski's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 92.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Pulaski's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.1%.

Pulaski is more Hispanic than neighboring Altmar (0% Hispanic). Pulaski is less Hispanic than neighboring Sandy Creek (1.6% Hispanic), Lacona (2.6% Hispanic), Mexico (1.1% Hispanic), and Parish (2% Hispanic).

Pulaski's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Pulaski, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pulaski is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Pulaski ranks 494th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pulaski's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pulaski's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Pulaski is more Native American/Other than neighboring Altmar (0% Native American/Other). Pulaski is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sandy Creek (0.2% Native American/Other), Lacona (0.4% Native American/Other), Mexico (0.7% Native American/Other), and Parish (0.2% Native American/Other).

Pulaski's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Pulaski, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pulaski is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Pulaski ranks 723rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pulaski's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Pulaski's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.4%.

Pulaski is more Multiracial than neighboring Sandy Creek (0.9% Multiracial). Pulaski is less Multiracial than neighboring Lacona (2.7% Multiracial), Altmar (7% Multiracial), Mexico (2.3% Multiracial), and Parish (8.2% 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.