Pulaski County, Arkansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 1st-largest in Arkansas

The population of Pulaski County, Arkansas is 398,949 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 1st-largest county in Arkansas. The median household income is $60,385, the median home value is $199,600, and the median age is 37.5.

The population of Pulaski County has grown 4.6% since 2010 (383,569 → 401,209), a +0.32% annualized rate.

Pulaski County within Arkansas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

398,949

Population

+0.32%

Annual growth

526

People / sq mi

$60,385

Median Income

$199,600

Median Home Value

Pulaski County covers 758 sq mi of land at 526.1 people per square mile.

About Pulaski County, AR

Homeownership is the standout figure in Pulaski County: 57.7% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 398,949 residents, Pulaski County is a county in Arkansas. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Arkansas in the country, at #1 by population.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $60,385 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 12.3%, close to the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $199,600, with typical rent around $1,036.

College attainment is above the local norm at 37.4%, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 10.3%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.

Pulaski County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Pulaski County had a population of 383,569 in 2010 and 401,209 in 2024, a 4.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 401,209 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.32%.

Pulaski County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

401,209

Population (2024)

383,569

Population (2010)

401,209

Peak (2024)

0.32%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	383,569	-	-	estimate
2011	387,081	+3,512	+0.92%	estimate
2012	389,392	+2,311	+0.60%	estimate
2013	391,745	+2,353	+0.60%	estimate
2014	393,210	+1,465	+0.37%	estimate
2015	393,857	+647	+0.16%	estimate
2016	394,322	+465	+0.12%	estimate
2017	393,585	-737	-0.19%	estimate
2018	392,184	-1,401	-0.36%	estimate
2019	392,318	+134	+0.03%	estimate
2020	399,286	+6,968	+1.78%	estimate
2021	398,005	-1,281	-0.32%	estimate
2022	399,886	+1,881	+0.47%	estimate
2023	400,704	+818	+0.20%	estimate
2024	401,209	+505	+0.13%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	50.8%
Black or African American	36.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

37.5

Median Age

52.2%

Female

47.8%

Male

16.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.3%

5–9

6.5%

10–14

6.7%

15–19

6.1%

20–24

6.5%

25–34

14.4%

35–44

13.1%

45–54

11.7%

55–59

6.1%

60–64

6.2%

65–74

10.0%

75–84

4.2%

85+

2.0%

Children (under 15): 19.5% · Seniors (65+): 16.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$60,385+$1,612 vs state
Mean household income	$91,685
Per-capita income	$39,780
Poverty rate	12.3%+0.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.0%
Employment-to-population	58.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

27.1%

Finance & real estate

11.0%

Information

7.6%

Education & health care

7.5%

Public administration

6.7%

Manufacturing

6.6%

Construction

6.5%

Retail trade

5.9%

The largest employment sector in Pulaski County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.8%

Drive alone

1.3%

Carpool

77.4%

Public transit

10.3%

Work from home

20.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$199,600+$24,300 vs state

Median home value

$1,036

Median rent

57.7%

Homeownership rate

192,085

Total housing units

88.2%

Occupied

11.8%

Vacant

42.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.4%

With health insurance

94.6%

With broadband internet

27.5%

Foreign-born

8.1%

Veterans (18+)

15.6%

With a disability

90.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.0%

High School+

37.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pulaski County, Arkansas has a population of 398,949 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 1st-largest county in Arkansas. Population density is 526 people per square mile.

The population of Pulaski County has grown 4.6% since 2010 (383,569 → 401,209), a +0.32% annualized rate.

The median household income in Pulaski County, Arkansas is $60,385, with mean (average) household income of $91,685 and per-capita income of $39,780. 12.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Pulaski County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (50.8%), Black or African American (36.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Pulaski County, Arkansas is 37.5 years. Residents are 52.2% female and 47.8% male.

The median home value in Pulaski County is $199,600 and median monthly rent is $1,036. 57.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 192,085 total housing units, 11.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Pulaski County, Arkansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

Little Rock is among the largest cities associated with Pulaski County, Arkansas, with a population of 202,739.