Pulaski is a somewhat small town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 8,904 people and four associated neighborhoods, Pulaski is the 79th largest community in Virginia.Unlike some towns, Pulaski isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Pulaski are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Pulaski is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Pulaski who work in office and administrative support (11.94%), sales jobs (11.82%), and law enforcement and fire fighting (8.31%). One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 8.25% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. The percentage of adults in Pulaski with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 15.43% of adults in Pulaski have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Pulaski in 2022 was $31,223, which is middle income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $124,892 for a family of four. However, Pulaski contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Pulaski is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Pulaski home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Pulaski residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Pulaski include German, English, Irish, Italian, and European. The most common language spoken in Pulaski is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Vietnamese.
