Pulaski, TN Demographics

A map of Pulaski's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,447	5,644	65.7%	67.2%
Black	1,788	1,828	21.6%	21.8%
Multiracial	747	533	9.0%	6.3%
Hispanic	271	254	3.3%	3.0%
Native American/Other	19	67	0.2%	0.8%
Asian	13	71	0.2%	0.8%

Pulaski, Tennessee has an estimated population of 8,285, a slight decrease from the 8,397 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.7% White, 21.6% Black, 9.0% Multiracial, 3.3% Hispanic, 0.2% Asian, and 0.2% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Tennessee 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 49.6% in 2020 and 51.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pulaski is ranked the 77th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 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 76th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pulaski's White Population

5,447 residents of Pulaski, or 65.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pulaski is lower than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Pulaski ranks 462nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pulaski's White population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Pulaski's population has decreased from 67.2% to 65.7%.

Pulaski is less White than neighboring Prospect (94.5% White), Frankewing (100% White), Lynnville (91.2% White), Elkton (75.9% White), and Minor Hill (95.5% White).

Pulaski's Black Population

1,788 residents of Pulaski, or 21.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pulaski is higher than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Pulaski ranks 39th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pulaski's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Black residents' share of Pulaski's population has remained roughly unchanged at 21.6%.

Pulaski is more Black than neighboring Prospect (0% Black), Frankewing (0% Black), Lynnville (2.6% Black), Elkton (19.4% Black), and Minor Hill (0% Black).

Pulaski's Asian Population

13 residents of Pulaski, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pulaski is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Pulaski ranks 138th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pulaski's Asian population has declined by an estimated 81.7%. Asian residents' share of Pulaski's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Pulaski is more Asian than neighboring Prospect (0% Asian), and Frankewing (0% Asian). Pulaski is less Asian than neighboring Lynnville (0.6% Asian), Elkton (2.1% Asian), and Minor Hill (0.3% Asian).

Pulaski's Hispanic Population

271 residents of Pulaski, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pulaski is slightly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Pulaski ranks 230th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pulaski's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Pulaski's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Pulaski is more Hispanic than neighboring Prospect (0% Hispanic), Frankewing (0% Hispanic), Lynnville (0% Hispanic), Elkton (0.2% Hispanic), and Minor Hill (1% Hispanic).

Pulaski's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Pulaski, or 0.2% 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 Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Pulaski ranks 109th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pulaski's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 71.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pulaski's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Pulaski is more Native American/Other than neighboring Frankewing (0% Native American/Other), Lynnville (0% Native American/Other), Elkton (0% Native American/Other), and Minor Hill (0% Native American/Other). Pulaski is less Native American/Other than neighboring Prospect (0.7% Native American/Other).

Pulaski's Multiracial Population

747 residents of Pulaski, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pulaski is higher than in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Pulaski ranks 28th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pulaski's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 40.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Pulaski's population has increased from 6.3% to 9.0%.

Pulaski is more Multiracial than neighboring Prospect (4.8% Multiracial), Frankewing (0% Multiracial), Lynnville (5.6% Multiracial), Elkton (2.3% Multiracial), and Minor Hill (3.3% 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.