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Pulaski, TN


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Pulaski, Tennessee

Pulaski, Tennessee, in Giles county, is 41 miles NW of Huntsville, Alabama (center to center) and 68 miles S of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 7,871.

The People and Families of Pulaski

In Pulaski, about 42% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Pulaski live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Pulaski. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pulaski had a median family income of $37,219.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Pulaski ($10,250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Pulaski Housing

About 57% of housing units in Pulaski are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Pulaski, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Pulaski strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyPulaski Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 14%Pulaski Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Pulaski Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Pulaski Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Pulaski Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Pulaski, TN

Comparing Pulaski to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity79
Well-Paid Single Women59
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Men37
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income35
People Above Poverty24
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use37
Working at Home12
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime12

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