Pulaski, Tennessee

Pulaski is a city located in Giles County, Tennessee. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,871. It is the county seat of Giles CountyTemplate:GR.

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Geography

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Location of Pulaski, Tennessee

Pulaski is located at 35°11'45" North, 87°2'4" West (35.195786, -87.034328)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 km² (6.6 mi²). 17.0 km² (6.6 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 7,871 people, 3,455 households, and 2,038 families residing in the city. The population density is 464.0/km² (1,200.8/mi²). There are 3,888 housing units at an average density of 229.2/km² (593.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 70.40% White, 27.06% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. 1.11% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 3,455 households out of which 26.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.7% are married couples living together, 18.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 41.0% are non-families. 37.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.15 and the average family size is 2.82.

In the city the population is spread out with 22.1% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 78.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $27,459, and the median income for a family is $37,219. Males have a median income of $30,400 versus $21,714 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,751. 17.9% of the population and 12.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 28.1% of those under the age of 18 and 17.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

History

Birthplace of the Ku Klux Klan.

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