New River Valley Times

46.2 percent of Pulaski residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 34.1 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Pulaski population reached 7,358.

Out of 3,959 people who had a job, 30 were employed in the Armed Forces and 3,929 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	3,399	46.2
Employed	3,959	53.8
Employed in civilian labor force	3,929	53.4
Employed in armed forces	30	0.41