Pulaski, Iowa facts for kids
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Pulaski, Iowa
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An aerial view of Polaski Park
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Location of Pulaski, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Davis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 264 |
| • Density | 602.74/sq mi (232.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52584
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-65055 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460469 |
Pulaski is a small city located in Davis County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 264 people lived there.
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History of Pulaski
Pulaski was started in 1856. It was named after Casimir Pulaski, a famous hero from a long time ago.
The Pulaski Corn Show
Every year in September, Pulaski has a fun event called the Pulaski Corn Show. It's a big celebration for the whole city and includes a parade!
Geography and Location
Pulaski is found on Iowa Highway 2. It is southeast of Bloomfield, which is the main town of the county. It is also west of Milton.
The city covers about 1.14 square kilometers (0.44 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Getting Around: Transportation
Iowa Highway 2 is the main road that goes through Pulaski.
Population Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 196 | — |
| 1900 | 302 | +54.1% |
| 1910 | 382 | +26.5% |
| 1920 | 419 | +9.7% |
| 1930 | 376 | −10.3% |
| 1940 | 400 | +6.4% |
| 1950 | 381 | −4.7% |
| 1960 | 299 | −21.5% |
| 1970 | 255 | −14.7% |
| 1980 | 267 | +4.7% |
| 1990 | 262 | −1.9% |
| 2000 | 249 | −5.0% |
| 2010 | 260 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 264 | +1.5% |
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Pulaski's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 264 people living in Pulaski. There were 104 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people in the city were White.
About 30% of the people were under 20 years old. The average age in the city was about 37 years. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (51.9%), and the rest were male (48.1%).
Pulaski's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 260 people lived in Pulaski. There were 104 households. Most people were White.
About 26.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. The average age was about 39.7 years. The city had slightly more males (52.7%) than females (47.3%).
See also
In Spanish: Pulaski (Iowa) para niños
