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Pulaski, VA


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Pulaski, Virginia

Pulaski, Virginia, in Pulaski county, is 48 miles W of Roanoke, Virginia (center to center) and 126 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town has a population of 9,473.

The People and Families of Pulaski

In Pulaski, about 52% of adults are married.

Pulaski benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pulaski had a median family income of $36,339.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Pulaski ($3,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Pulaski Housing

About 61% of housing units in Pulaski are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the town are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.

Commuting

In Pulaski, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Pulaski Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Pulaski Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 18%Pulaski Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Pulaski, VA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population97
Senior Citizens96
Female Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity65
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married35
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty22
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use57
Walking and Biking to Work23
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes108
People Living Alone86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime54
Low Property Crime31

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