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Pulaski, Tennessee

Introduction to Pulaski, Tennessee

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

Pulaski History

Pulaski was named in honor of Kazimierz Pulaski, a colonial army officer for the U.S. during the Revolution. The first election of the city was held on August 19, 1820. The city experienced a number of skirmishes during the American Civil War. It is the birthplace of Ku Klux Klan, which was founded in 1865 by James Crowe, Calvin Jones, John Lester, John Kennedy, Frank McCord and Richard Reed. Pulaski is the county seat of Giles County.

Pulaski and nearby Attractions

  • Green Acres Shopping Center
  • Abernathy Lake
  • Giles County Historical Museum
  • David Crockett State Park
  • Sam Davis Museum
  • Joe Wheeler State Park

Things To Do In Pulaski

Pulaski has numerous parks, including Richland Park, Washington Heights Park, Magazine Road Park, Cave Springs Park, South Patterson Park, Richland Park and North End Park. The Village Square Shopping Center and Green Acres Shopping Center are the local shopping destinations. A visit to the Giles County Historical Museum and the Sam Davis Museum may prove interesting to those hoping to learn more about the area’s history. The David Crockett State Park and the Joe Wheeler State Park are in the area as well. In addition, the city hosts the Giles County Fair every August.

Pulaski Transportation

Huntsville International is the nearest major airport.

Pulaski Higher Education

Martin Methodist College and the Tennessee Technology Center at Pulaski are the local institutions of higher education. Columbia State Community College, the University of Alabama at Huntsville and John C. Calhoun State Community College also provide facilities for higher education.

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
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Pulaski Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 14%Pulaski Well-Paid Single Women
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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