Arkansas

Pulaski

399,125

2020 population

1820

first census record

21

census records

About Pulaski

Pulaski, Arkansas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 1,923. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 399,125.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 13 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Reed's Bridge, Skirmish at Bayou Meto Arkansas, Little Rock Arkansas, and 380 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	399,125
2010	382,748
2000	361,474
1990	349,660
1980	340,613
1970	287,189
1960	242,980
1950	196,685
1940	156,085
1930	137,727
1920	109,464
1910	86,751
1900	63,179
1890	47,329
1880	32,616
1870	32,066
1860	11,699
1850	5,657
1840	5,350
1830	2,395
1820	1,923

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Pulaski

Military engagements that took place in Pulaski, Arkansas.

Battle of Reed's Bridge

Skirmish at Bayou Meto Arkansas

Little Rock Arkansas

Battle of Bayou Fourche

Skirmish at Ashley's Mills (Pulaski County)

Little Rock Campaign

Battle of Reed's Bridge Arkansas

Battle of Bayou Forche — Naval Support at Little Rock

Battle of Little Rock

Engagement at Ashley's Station (Pulaski County 1864)

Skirmish at Little Rock (January 1864)

Brooks-Baxter War (Arkansas 1874)

Camp Pike (Little Rock) — WWI Training Camp

Historic places in Pulaski

National Register of Historic Places listings in Pulaski, Arkansas.

Pyeatte-Mason Cemetery

Dodd, David O., Memorial

Main Street Commercial District

Gans, Solomon, House

French-England House

North Little Rock High School

North Little Rock

U.S. Arsenal Building

Railroad Call Historic District (Additional Documentation)

Garland, Augustus, House

Mount Holly Cemetery

First Presbyterian Church

Old State House

YMCA-Democrat Building

Rose, U. M., School

Sylvan Hills Country Club Golf Course

Pike-Fletcher-Terry House

Mitchell, James, School

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Frequently asked about Pulaski

When does Pulaski first appear in the US census?

Pulaski, Arkansas first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 1,923.

What is the population of Pulaski?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Pulaski had a recorded population of 399,125.

Were any battles fought in Pulaski?

13 documented military engagements took place in Pulaski, including Battle of Reed's Bridge, Skirmish at Bayou Meto Arkansas, Little Rock Arkansas.

How many historic places are in Pulaski?

380 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Pulaski, Arkansas.

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