Pulaski County, Kentucky
Pulaski County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Pulaski County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 63,063 and a population density of 36 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 65,530 inhabitants. Its county seat is Somerset. The county was created 226 years ago in 1798.

Quick Facts about Pulaski County
Population : | 65,530 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Kentucky (United States) |
Different from : | Pulaski County, Pulaski County, Pulaski County, Pulaski County, Pulaski County, Pulaski County |
Area : | 1754 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 2.8% |
Land as percent of area : | 97.2% |
Named for : | Casimir Pulaski |
Capital : | Somerset |
Establishment : | December 12, 1798 |
Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
Local time : | 12:11:24 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 37 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 3.76% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Pulaski County is located at 37°6'14"N 84°34'38"W (37.1039300, -84.5771800). It has 7 neighbors: Casey County, Laurel County, Lincoln County, McCreary County, Rockcastle County, Russell County and Wayne County.
Pulaski County map
The largest city of Pulaski County is Somerset with a population of 11,829. Other cities include, Burnside population 791, Science Hill population 693 and Eubank population 334. See all Pulaski County cities & populated places.
Pulaski County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pulaski County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Somerset | 11,829 | City in Kentucky, United States |
Burnside | 791 | City in Kentucky, United States |
Science Hill | 693 | Human settlement in Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Eubank | 334 | City in Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Pulaski County
Pulaski County has 7 neighbours.
- Casey County county in Kentucky, United States
- Laurel County county in Kentucky, United States
- Lincoln County county in Kentucky, United States
- McCreary County county in Kentucky, United States
- Rockcastle County county in Kentucky, United States
- Russell County county in Kentucky, United States
- Wayne County county in Kentucky, United States
Demographics
The population of Pulaski County increased by 3.76% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 63,063 | - | census |
2011 | 63,510 | 0.7% | estimation process |
2012 | 63,514 | 0.01% | estimation process |
2013 | 63,793 | 0.44% | estimation process |
2014 | 63,866 | 0.11% | estimation process |
2015 | 63,862 | -0.01% | estimation process |
2016 | 64,013 | 0.24% | estimation process |
2017 | 64,314 | 0.47% | estimation process |
2018 | 64,584 | 0.42% | estimation process |
2019 | 64,979 | 0.61% | estimation process |
2020 | 65,530 | 0.84% | estimation process |
People born in Pulaski County (4)
People born in Pulaski County, including lawyer and politician Silas Adams, politician Sherrod Williams, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Brent Woods, .
List
- Vermont Garrison (American war veteran and flying ace) he was born in 29/10/1915
Other places with the same name (7)
- Pulaski County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 392,980 people.
- Pulaski County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 52,709 people.
- Pulaski County , Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 33,935 people.
- Pulaski County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 12,388 people.
- Pulaski County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 11,191 people.
- Pulaski County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 5,201 people.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
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Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |