Virginia

Pulaski

33,800
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Pulaski

Pulaski, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 3,739. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 33,800.

Its recorded population peaked at 35,229 in 1980, and has since declined by roughly 4 percent.

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Cloyd's Mountain (Pulaski County), Engagement at New River Bridge (Dublin), Battle of Cove Mountain, and 24 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202033,800
201034,872
200035,127
199034,496
198035,229
197029,564
196027,258
195027,758
194022,767
193020,566
192017,111
191017,246
190014,609
189012,790
18808,755
18706,538
18605,416
18505,118
18403,739
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, Virginia.

Battle of Cloyd's Mountain (Pulaski County)
1864
Engagement at New River Bridge (Dublin)
1864
Battle of Cove Mountain
1864
Engagement at New River Bridge (Pulaski County)
1864
Destruction of New River Bridge (May 10, 1864)
1864

Historic places in Pulaski

National Register of Historic Places listings in Pulaski, Virginia.

Pulaski Historic Commercial District
Pulaski
Belle-Hampton
Dublin
Fairview District Home
Dublin
Pulaski South Historic Residential and Industrial District
Pulaski
Rockwood
Dublin
Howe, Haven B., House
Dublin
Pulaski Historic Residential District
Pulaski
Back Creek Farm
Dublin
Snowville Christian Church
Snowville
Pulaski County Courthouse
Pulaski
Ingles Ferry
Radford
Calfee Athletic Field
Pulaski
Newbern Historic District
Newbern
Dalton Theatre Building
Pulaski
New Dublin Presbyterian Church
Dublin
Spring Dale
Dublin
Snowville Historic District
Snowville
Hoge, John, House
Belspring
Dublin Historic District
Dublin
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Frequently asked about Pulaski

When does Pulaski first appear in the US census?
Pulaski, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 3,739.
What is the population of Pulaski?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Pulaski had a recorded population of 33,800.
When did Pulaski's population peak?
Pulaski's recorded population peaked at 35,229 in 1980.
Were any battles fought in Pulaski?
5 documented military engagements took place in Pulaski, including Battle of Cloyd's Mountain (Pulaski County), Engagement at New River Bridge (Dublin), Battle of Cove Mountain.
How many historic places are in Pulaski?
24 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Pulaski, Virginia.
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