Pulaski County, Illinois
Pulaski County: county in Illinois, United States
About
Pulaski County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,161 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,201 inhabitants. Its county seat is Mound City. The county was created 183 years ago in 1842.
County Snapshot
Pulaski County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
7
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Illinois counties
102
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MoundsPopulation 666
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Quick Facts about Pulaski County
| Population | 5,201 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| Different from | Pulaski County, Pulaski County, Pulaski County, Pulaski County, Pulaski County, Pulaski County |
| Area | 527 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.2229,-89.1266 |
| Named for | Casimir Pulaski |
| Capital | Mound City |
| Establishment | January 01, 1843 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 08:35:20 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -18.46% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Pulaski County is located at 37°13'22"N 89°7'36"W (37.2229100, -89.1265700). It has 6 neighbors: Alexander County, Johnson County, Massac County, Union County, Ballard County and McCracken County.
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The largest city of Pulaski County is Mounds with a population of 666. Other cities include, Mound City population 504, Karnak population 422, Ullin population 388 and Olmsted population 288. See all Pulaski County cities & populated places.
Pulaski County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pulaski County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mounds | 666 | City in Pulaski County, Illinois, United States |
| Mound City | 504 | City in Illinois |
| Karnak | 422 | Village in Pulaski County, Illinois, United States |
| Ullin | 388 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Olmsted | 288 | Settlement in Illinois, USA |
| New Grand Chain | 178 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Pulaski | 169 | Town in and county seat of Pulaski County, Virginia, United States |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South southwest wind...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Pulaski County decreased by 18.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,161 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,986 | -2.92% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,962 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,893 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,797 | -1.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,657 | -2.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,604 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,520 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,434 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,335 | -1.86% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,201 | -2.58% | estimation process |
People born in Pulaski County (1)
American politician John Morton Eshleman was born in Pulaski County
Other places with the same name (6)
- Pulaski County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 392,980 people.
- Pulaski County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 65,530 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.
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|---|---|---|
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