Pulaski, Georgia
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Pulaski · Candler County, Georgia
Population 216 (est. 2026: ~300)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + 6.48% annual growth projection

Pulaski, Georgia

Candler County, Georgia · Population 211

Pulaski sits in Candler County in the coastal plain of southeast Georgia, roughly midway between Savannah and Macon. It is a small, quiet town — 211 people, a handful of streets, and a median age of 56 that signals a mature, settled community rather than a growing one. The nearest city of any size is Metter, the Candler County seat, which is where residents go for schools, most services, and the county hospital. Pulaski itself is the kind of place where people know their neighbors, own their homes, and have put down roots.

People & Demographics

The ACS 2022 count puts Pulaski's population at 230, with 50 occupied households and an average household size of 2.86. Of those, 35 are family households. Children under 18 number just 21, consistent with the median age of 56 — well above the Georgia state median of roughly 37.

Racially, the town is 155 white and 63 Black residents. No Asian or Hispanic/Latino population was recorded. Candler County as a whole holds 10,981 people, meaning Pulaski accounts for roughly 2 percent of the county's total.

Economy & Employment

Of 92 residents in the labor force, zero were recorded as unemployed in the ACS 2022 data — an unusually clean number for a town this size. The median household income is $61,786, which holds up reasonably well against Georgia's statewide median. Per capita income is $24,099. Only 3 residents fall below the poverty line, which is a remarkably low figure proportionally.

Like most small Candler County communities, residents here rely on Metter and the surrounding agricultural economy. Candler County's economy is rooted in farming — tobacco, cotton, and timber historically — alongside the service sector that supports a rural county seat.

Housing

Pulaski has 64 total housing units. Fifty are occupied; 14 are vacant, a vacancy rate of about 22 percent. Of occupied units, 41 are owner-occupied and 9 are renter-occupied — an ownership rate of 82 percent, which is high by any measure and reflects the town's stable, long-tenured population.

The median home value is $99,600. No median rent figure is available from the data. At that price point, Pulaski offers genuine affordability relative to state averages, though the limited housing stock means options are narrow when units do turn over.

Schools

Pulaski students attend Candler County schools based in Metter:

The College and Career Academy operates alongside the traditional high school, giving older students access to vocational and dual-enrollment pathways without leaving Candler County.

Getting Around

Of 92 workers, 88 drove alone to work. One carpooled, three worked from home, and none used public transit or walked. Public transportation does not serve Pulaski — a car is not optional here, it is essential.

The aggregate commute time for all workers totals 1,970 minutes. Averaged across 92 workers, that works out to roughly 21 minutes per person each way, consistent with a short rural commute — likely to Metter or nearby towns rather than a distant metro.

Healthcare

Candler County Hospital serves the area and is located in Metter. Specific ratings and emergency service data were not available from CMS Hospital Compare at time of publication.

For individual provider lookups, the NPI Registry lists licensed healthcare providers registered in Pulaski, GA.

Library

The L.C. Anderson Memorial Library is the nearest public library, located 0.9 miles from Pulaski's center. Phone: (912) 685-2455.

Parks & Recreation

No NPS sites, state parks, or campgrounds were returned in the available data for Pulaski specifically. The coastal plain setting means outdoor activity tends to revolve around fishing, hunting, and the rural landscape itself rather than designated recreation areas.

Natural Hazards

Candler County has been hit hard and repeatedly by named storms and severe weather. FEMA disaster declarations on record:

The pattern is clear: Candler County sits in a corridor that takes repeated hits from Atlantic and Gulf storms as they track inland across Georgia. Helene in 2024 was particularly damaging to this part of the state. Residents should carry flood and wind coverage and have a storm preparedness plan.

Government & Municipal Code

Pulaski's municipal code is published through Municode and is publicly accessible at library.municode.com/ga/pulaski_county. No local building code is currently on file.

Weather

Current forecasts and conditions are available through the National Weather Service:

The nearest weather observation station is Metter, approximately 0.0 miles from Pulaski.

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)