Pulaski County, Indiana
Named for Revolutionary War hero Casmir Pulaski and organized in 1839
County Seat: Winamac
Largest City: Winamac (2023 population: 2,287)
Population per Square Mile: 28.56
Square Miles: 433.60
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| Population over Time | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Yesterday (2020) | 12,514 | 83 | 0.2% | 6,484,050 |
| Today (2023) | 12,385 | 83 | 0.2% | 6,862,199 |
| Tomorrow (2030 projection)* | 12,061 | 83 | 0.2% | 7,013,509 |
| Percent Change 2020 to Today | -1.0% | 91 | | 1.1% |
*Projection based on 2020 Census population estimates.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center
| Components of Population Change, 2022-2023 | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Net Domestic Migration | 5 | 63 | | 4,599 |
| Net International Migration | 14 | 53 | | 17,869 |
| Natural Increase (births minus deaths) | -84 | 69 | -1.1% | 7,508 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Population Estimates by Age, 2023 | Number | Rank in State | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| Preschool (0 to 4) | 632 | 83 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| School Age (5 to 17) | 2,074 | 82 | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| College Age (18 to 24) | 890 | 83 | 7.2% | 9.6% |
| Young Adult (25 to 44) | 2,841 | 83 | 22.9% | 25.8% |
| Older Adult (45 to 64) | 3,241 | 83 | 26.2% | 24.2% |
| Seniors (65 and older) | 2,707 | 83 | 21.9% | 17.2% |
| Median Age | 43.3 | | | Median Age = 38.2 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center
| Population Estimates by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2023 | Number | Rank of | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native Alone | 68 | 78 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian Alone | 102 | 69 | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Black Alone | 119 | 84 | 1.0% | 10.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pac. Isl. Alone | 3 | 85 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| White | 11,901 | 83 | 96.1% | 83.7% |
| Two or More Race Groups | 192 | 83 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Non-Hispanic | 11,824 | 84 | 95.5% | 91.2% |
| Hispanic | 561 | 69 | 4.5% | 8.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Household Types | Number | Rank in State | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| Households in 2023 (Includes detail not shown below) | 4,894 | 85 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married With Children | 747 | 84 | 15.3% | 18.1% |
| Married Without Children | 1,527 | 86 | 31.2% | 29.3% |
| Single Parents | 432 | 79 | 8.8% | 8.9% |
| Living Alone | 1,576 | 81 | 32.2% | 29.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
| Housing | Number | Rank in State | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| Total Housing Units in 2023 (estimate) | 5,871 | 84 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Total Housing Units in 2023 (includes vacant units) | 5,830 | 85 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Owner Occupied
(Pct. distribution based on all housing units) | 3,673 | 86 | 63.0% | 63.9% |
| Median Value (2023) | $134,600 | 75 | | |
Renter Occupied
(Pct. distribution based on all housing units) | 1,221 | 80 | 20.9% | 26.9% |
| Median Rent (2023) | $522 | 82 | | |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
| Education | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| School Enrollment (2023/2024 Total Reported) | 1,706 | 83 | 0.2% | 1,124,877 |
| Public | 1,706 | 82 | 0.2% | 1,032,265 |
| Adults (25+ in 2023 ACS) | 8,723 | 83 | 0.2% | 4,559,304 |
| with High School diploma or higher | 89.5% | 57 | | 90.2% |
| with B.A. or higher degree | 13.7% | 81 | | 28.8% |
Sources: Indiana Department of Education; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
| Income and Poverty | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Per Capita Personal Income (annual) in 2023 | $59,327 | 19 | 96.9% | 61,243 |
| Median Household Income in 2022 | 60,487 | 67 | 90.6% | $66,768 |
| Poverty Rate in 2022 | 13.5% | 29 | 108.0% | 12.5% |
| Poverty Rate among Children under 18 | 17.9% | 27 | 116.2% | 15.4% |
| Welfare (TANF) Monthly Average Families in 2024 | 7 | 79 | 0.2% | 4,813 |
| Food Stamp Recipients in 2024 | 911 | 85 | 0.1% | 608,295 |
| Free and Reduced Fee Lunch Recipients in 2023/2024 | 946 | 81 | 0.2% | 497,203 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis; U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Family Social Services Administration; Indiana Department of Education
| Health and Vital Statistics | Number | Rank of | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Births, 2021 | 117 | 86 | 0.1% | 79,946 |
| Births to Teens, 2021 | 6 | 81 | 0.2% | 3,845 |
| Deaths, 2019 | 188 | 78 | 0.3% | 66,005 |
Source: Indiana State Department of Health
| Labor Force, 2023 | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Total Resident Labor Force | 6,833 | 81 | 0.2% | 3,401,387 |
| Employed | 6,636 | 81 | 0.2% | 3,288,017 |
| Unemployed | 197 | 83 | 0.2% | 113,370 |
| Annual Unemployment Rate | 2.9 | 61 | 87.9% | 3.3 |
| November 2024 Unemployment Rate | 3.9 | 52 | 92.9% | 4.2 |
Source: STATS Indiana, using data from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development
| Employment and Earnings by Industry, 2023 | Employment | Pct Dist.
in County | Earnings ($000) | Pct Dist.
In County | Avg. Earnings Per Job |
|---|
| Total by place of work | 6,697 | 100.0% | $443,267 | 100.0% | $66,189 |
| Wage and Salary | 5,012 | 74.8% | $290,121 | 65.5% | $57,885 |
| Farm Proprietors | 458 | 6.8% | $47,714 | 10.8% | $104,179 |
| Nonfarm Proprietors | 1,227 | 18.3% | $37,585 | 8.5% | $30,632 |
| Farm | 626 | 9.3% | $62,961 | 14.2% | $100,577 |
| Nonfarm | 6,071 | 90.7% | $380,306 | 85.8% | $62,643 |
| Private | 5,030 | 75.1% | $313,704 | 70.8% | $62,367 |
| Accommodation, Food Serv. | 277 | 4.1% | $5,093 | 1.1% | $18,386 |
| Arts, Ent., Recreation | 68 | 1.0% | $1,094 | 0.2% | $16,088 |
| Construction | 289 | 4.3% | $15,030 | 3.4% | $52,007 |
| Health Care, Social Serv. | Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements. |
| Information | Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements. |
| Manufacturing | 1,571 | 23.5% | $148,397 | 33.5% | $94,460 |
| Professional, Tech. Serv. | 157 | 2.3% | $5,948 | 1.3% | $37,885 |
| Retail Trade | 529 | 7.9% | $23,823 | 5.4% | $45,034 |
| Trans., Warehousing | 217 | 3.2% | $18,353 | 4.1% | $84,576 |
| Wholesale Trade | 284 | 4.2% | $25,870 | 5.8% | $91,092 |
| Other Private (not above) | 456* | 6.8%* | $21,024* | 4.7%* | $46,105* |
| Government | 1,041 | 15.5% | $66,602 | 15.0% | $63,979 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
* These totals do not include county data that are not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements.
| Residential Building Permits, 2023 | Units | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State | Cost ($000) | State Cost ($000) |
|---|
| Total Permits Filed | 27 | 100.0% | 100.0% | $4,614 | $7,695,489 |
| Single-Family | 21 | 77.8% | 63.0% | $3,914 | $5,961,199 |
| 2-Family | 6 | 22.2% | 2.0% | 700 | $99,053 |
| 3- and 4-Family | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% | $0 | $40,460 |
| 5+ Family | 0 | 0.0% | 34.2% | $0 | $1,594,777 |
Notes: Detail cost may not sum to total due to rounding. Greene County does not currently issue building permits, so it is excluded.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Largest Cities and Towns in Pulaski County
| Name | Population
in 2023 | Percent of County |
|---|
| Francesville | 826 | 6.7% |
| Medaryville | 556 | 4.5% |
| Monterey | 187 | 1.5% |
| Winamac | 2,287 | 18.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimates
