Pulaski County, Indiana
Named for Revolutionary War hero Casmir Pulaski and organized in 1839
County Seat: Winamac
Largest City: Winamac (2024 population: 2,351)
Population per Square Mile: 28.65
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 (2024) | 12,421 | 83 | 0.2% | 6,924,275 |
| Tomorrow (2030 projection)* | 12,061 | 83 | 0.2% | 7,013,509 |
| Percent Change 2020 to Today | -0.7% | 90 | | 2.0% |
*Projection based on 2020 Census population estimates.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center
| Components of Population Change, 2023-2024 | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Net Domestic Migration | 8 | 64 | | 4,268 |
| Net International Migration | 23 | 58 | | 30,852 |
| Natural Increase (births minus deaths) | -42 | 47 | -0.5% | 9,159 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Population Estimates by Age, 2024 | Number | Rank in State | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| Preschool (0 to 4) | 666 | 82 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| School Age (5 to 17) | 2,049 | 82 | 16.5% | 17.0% |
| College Age (18 to 24) | 915 | 83 | 7.4% | 9.7% |
| Young Adult (25 to 44) | 2,849 | 83 | 22.9% | 25.9% |
| Older Adult (45 to 64) | 3,147 | 84 | 25.3% | 23.9% |
| Seniors (65 and older) | 2,795 | 83 | 22.5% | 17.5% |
| Median Age | 43.2 | | | Median Age = 38.3 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center
| Population Estimates by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2024 | Number | Rank of | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native Alone | 73 | 78 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian Alone | 107 | 70 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Black Alone | 123 | 83 | 1.0% | 10.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pac. Isl. Alone | 3 | 85 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| White | 11,906 | 83 | 95.9% | 83.2% |
| Two or More Race Groups | 209 | 82 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Non-Hispanic | 11,806 | 84 | 95.0% | 90.9% |
| Hispanic | 615 | 69 | 5.0% | 9.1% |
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 2024 (estimate) | 5,896 | 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 (2024/2025 Total Reported) | 1,684 | 83 | 0.1% | 1,132,621 |
| Public | 1,684 | 82 | 0.2% | 1,033,552 |
| 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 2023 | 70,303 | 35 | 101.2% | $69,458 |
| Poverty Rate in 2023 | 11.3% | 44 | 92.6% | 12.2% |
| Poverty Rate among Children under 18 | 14.5% | 44 | 96.0% | 15.1% |
| 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 2024/2025 | 865 | 84 | 0.2% | 488,145 |
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, 2024 | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Total Resident Labor Force | 6,853 | 82 | 0.2% | 3,455,992 |
| Employed | 6,602 | 82 | 0.2% | 3,310,992 |
| Unemployed | 251 | 83 | 0.2% | 145,000 |
| Annual Unemployment Rate | 3.7 | 70 | 88.1% | 4.2 |
| May 2025 Unemployment Rate | 2.7 | 88 | 79.4% | 3.4 |
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, 2024 | Units | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State | Cost ($000) | State Cost ($000) |
|---|
| Total Permits Filed | 25 | 100.0% | 100.0% | $4,721 | $8,133,071 |
| Single-Family | 21 | 84.0% | 75.4% | $4,255 | $6,951,719 |
| 2-Family | 4 | 16.0% | 1.9% | 467 | $100,498 |
| 3- and 4-Family | 0 | 0.0% | 0.8% | $0 | $45,624 |
| 5+ Family | 0 | 0.0% | 21.9% | $0 | $1,035,231 |
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 2024 | Percent of County |
|---|
| Francesville | 823 | 6.6% |
| Medaryville | 556 | 4.5% |
| Monterey | 189 | 1.5% |
| Winamac | 2,351 | 18.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimates
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