1. Pulaski County, Indiana
THE INDIANA PREVENTION RESOURCE CENTER
GIS in Prevention County Profiles Series, No. 3
Pulaski County, Indiana
Barbara Seitz de Martinez, PhD, MLS, CPP
The Indiana Prevention Resource Center at Indiana University is funded, in part, by a contract with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Mental Health and Addiction, financially supported through HHS/Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant. The IPRC is operated by the Department of Applied Health Science and The School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

2. GIS in Prevention County Profile Series, No. 3
Pulaski County, Indiana
Barbara Seitz de Martinez, PhD, MLS, CPP
Project Staff:
Ritika Bhawal, MPH
Solomon Briggs
Kyoungsun Heo, MPA
Srinivasa Konchada
Indiana Prevention Resource Center
Opinions expressed herein are those of the authors, and not necessarily those of the Trustees of Indiana University or the Division of Mental Health and Addiction. Indiana University accepts full Responsibility for the content of this publication. ©2005 The Trustees of Indiana University. Permission is extended to reproduce this County Profile for non-profit educational purposes. All other rights reserved.

3. 5.1 Population Table 5.1a: Totals: Population, Households,
In 2004, this county ranked in the state by total population. Table 1a below shows total population, persons per square mile, total number of households, total land and water areas. Table 1b presents population under 24 by age. Both tables present comparisons of the county to the state and nation.
Total Population and Geographic Data, 2004 est.
Pulaski Co.
Indiana
U.S.
Total Population
13,863
6,230,346
293,686,994
Persons per sq. mi. 32
174 83
Total Households
5,265
2,465,349
112,708,665
Land Area (sq. miles)
434
35,867
3,537,438
Water Area (sq. miles) 1
551
256,645
Population by Age 0-24 (as Percent of Total Population), 2004 est.
Year
Pulaski Co.
Indiana
U.S.
0-4
5.6
6.8
5-9
6.5 7
10-13 6
5.8
5.7
14-17
6.1
18-20
3.8
3.6
3.5
21-24
2.8
2.9
Table 5.1a: Totals: Population, Households,
and Geographic Characteristics (AGS, 2004 est.,
2005).
Table 5.1b Population by Age Source:
(AGS, 2004 est., 2005)

4. Map: Median Age of Population (equal count)
Indiana Prevention Resource Center
AGS, Core Demographics,
2004 estimates (2005)
Equal Count

5. Map: Median Age Current Yr. (contour map)
Indiana Prevention Resource Center
AGS, Core Demographics,
2004 estimates (2005)

6. Map: Median Age Current Yr. (prism map)
Indiana Prevention Resource Center
AGS, Core Demographics,
2004 estimates (2005)

7. 5.2 Race/Ethnicity
The following table shows the county’s racial/ethnic make-up in percentages compared to the rest of the state and nation:
Race/Ethnicity 2004 Estimates (2005)
Race/Ethnic Group
Pulaski Co.
Indiana
U.S.
White
97.49
87.49
75.05
Black
0.94
8.39
12.29
Asian
0.2
0.97
3.66
Two or More Races
0.76
1.24
2.44
Hispanic origin
1.45
4.11
14.27
Ranking By Race/Ethnicity 2004 Estimates (2005)
Race/Ethnic Group
Pulaski Co.
Indiana
Rank by White 43 16
Rank by Black 33 23
Rank by Asian 65 38
Rank by 2 or More Races 50
Rank by Hispanic 30
Table 5.2: Race/Ethnicity, 2004estimates (AGS, 2004 est., 2005)

8. Map: Race/Ethnicity: White

9. Map: Race/Ethnicity: White (contour)

10. Map: Race/Ethnicity: White (prism)

11. Map: Race/Ethnicity: Black

12. Map: Race/Ethnicity: Black (contour)

13. Map: Race/Ethnicity: Black (contour)

14. Map: Race/Ethnicity: Black (prism by county)

15. Map: Race/Ethnicity: Black (prism)

16. Map: Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino

17. Map: Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino (contour)

18. Map: Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino (prism)

19. 5.3 Marital Status
The following table shows the marital status of the population in the county compared with the state and nation:
Marital Status, 15 years and over, 2004 est.(2005)
Pulaski Co.
Indiana
U.S.
Never Married
19.6
24.7 27
Currently Married
58.6
53.7
50.9
Separated
2.6
4.1
5.8
Widowed
11.5 11
9.9
Divorced
7.8
6.4
Table 5.3: Marital Status, 2004 estimates (AGS, est., 2005)

20. Map: Percent Currently Divorced
Indiana Prevention Resource Center
AGS, Core Demographics,
2004 estimates (2005)

21. 5.4 Labor Force Table 5.4: Labor Force (AGS, 2004 est., 2005)
The following table shows the percent of persons were not in the labor force.
Population Not in Labor Force (Percent), 2004 est. (AGS, 2005)
Pulaski Co.
Indiana
U.S.
Population by Labor Force (2004 est.)
10,909
4,827,617
228,863,934
Percent of Males Not in Labor Force
31.1
26.2
29.2
Percent of Females Not in Labor Force
44.8 40
42.5
Population Not in Labor Force (Percent), 2004 est.
37.9
33.3 36
Rank by Percent of Total Population Not in Labor Force 16
Table 5.4: Labor Force (AGS, 2004 est., 2005)

22. Map: Percent Not in Labor Force
Indiana Prevention Resource Center
AGS, Core Demographics,
2004 estimates (2005)

23. Map: Percent of Males Not in Labor Force
Indiana Prevention Resource Center
AGS, Core Demographics,
2004 estimates (2005)

24. 5.5 Industry
Table 4 shows percentages for the top five industries relative to the state and nation as of 2002:
Top Five Industries, 2002
Industry
Pulaski Co.
Indiana
U.S.
 Manufacturing
27%
23% 
14% 
Health Services 
12% 
11% 
Retail trade 
9% 
Agriculture  8%
1% 
 Construction
6% 
White collar workers in all industries
36% 
48%
53%
Blue collar workers in all industries
64% 
52%
47% 
Table 5.5: Top 5 Industries, 2002 estimates (AGS, 2002 est., 2003)
Blue collar jobs account for 63% of all workers, white collar for 37% of workers.

25. 5.6 Occupations
The following table lists the occupations in which the highest percent of the county residents worked in 2002 with comparisons to the state and nation:
Top Five Occupations, 2002 Estimates
Pulaski Co.
Indiana
U.S.
Machine operators, assemblers & inspectors, 17%
Administrative support occupations, including clerical, 15%
Administrative support occupations, including clerical, 16%
Precision production, craft & repair occupations, 14%
Precision production, craft & repair occupations, 13%
Professional specialty occupations, 14%
Administrative support occupations, including clerical, 13%
Service occupations, except protective & household, 13%
Executive, Administrative, and Managerial, 12%
Service occupations, except protective & household, 12%
Professional specialty occupations, 12%
Sales occupations, 8%
Sales occupations, 11%
Sales occupations, 12%
Table 5.6: Top Five Occupations, 2002 estimates (AGS, 2002 est., 2003)

26. 5.7 Educational Attainment
The following table shows educational attainment in the county compared with the state and the nation.
Educational Attainment, 2004 est. (AGS, 2005)
Pulaski Co.
Indiana
U.S.
Less than 9th grade
6.9
5.3
7.6
9th to 12th grade, no diploma
13.3
12.6 12
Total, Less Than 9th or less than HS Diploma
20.3
17.8
19.6
High school graduate
45.3
37.2
28.6
Some college, no degree
18.9
19.8
21.1
Associate degree
5.4
5.8
6.3
Bachelor's degree
6.8
12.2
15.6
Graduate or profession degree
3.2
7.2
8.9
Rank for % of Pop 25+ w/ less than HS Diploma 31
26th of 51
Rank for % of Pop 25+ w/ a college degree 70
43rd of 51
Table 5.7: Educational Attainment (AGS, 2004 est., 2005)

27. Map: Education: Any College Degree

28. Map: Education: Any College Degree (contour map)

29. Map: Education: Any College Degree (prism map)

30. 5.8 Households (Families, w/ Child, Income)
Table 8 shows number of households, families, and households with children, and also included data in comparison to the state and nation.
Households, Families, and Income, 2003 est.
Pulaski
Indiana
U.S.
Households (2004)
5,265
2,465,349
112,708,665
Families (2004)
3,836
1,659,694
75,740,018
Households with children (2004)
1,919
864,296
40,102,709
Average Household Income
47,511
57,000
63,396
Per capita income
18,447
22,807
24,583
Rank for Ave HH Income High-Low 77
28th of 51
Rank for Per Cap Income H-L 87
25th of 51
Average Age of Householder
45-54 yrs.
Table 5.8: Median Age and Household Income (AGS, 2004 est., 2005)

31. Map: Average Household Income
Indiana Prevention Resource Center
AGS, Core Demographics,
2004 estimates (2005)

32. 5.9 Families (by type)
The following tables shows the percent distribution by type of household with children and median family income with comparisons to the state and nation.
Types of Households w/ Children and Median Family Income, 2004 est. (AGS, 2005)
County
Pulaski Co.
Indiana
U.S.
HHs w/ children (2004)
1,919
864,296
40,102,709
Married Couple Family (Percent)
76.8 70 69
Lone Parent Male (Percent)
7.8
6.9
6.8
Lone Parent Female (Percent)
13.8
21.8
23.2
Non-family Male Head (Percent)
1.6
1.1
0.8
Non-family Female Head (Percent)
0.2
Median Family Income
44,305
54,393
54,087
Rank for Married Couple Family (% of HHs w/ children) 25
26th of 51
Rank for Median Family Income 85
21st of 51
Table 5.9a: Types of Households with Children (AGS, 2004 est., 2005); Median Family Income (AGS, 2004 est., 2005)

33. Map: Median Family Income
Indiana Prevention Resource Center
AGS, Core Demographics,
2004 estimates (2005)

34. Map: Median Family Income (contour map)
Indiana Prevention Resource Center
AGS, Core Demographics,
2004 estimates (2005)

35. 5.10 Lifestyles (County)
Based upon census data and demographic projections, the Claritas™ PRIZM segmentation system analyzes every neighborhood in the United States according to the opportunities and the influences which impact its residents. Claritas™ has defined 62 different types of neighborhoods, which they call “clusters.” The cluster concept is based on the assumption that “Birds of a feature flock together.” The clusters are defined based on “similarities in income, education, and household type, as well as attitudes and product preferences.” (Mitchell 1995) These clusters are, in turn, assigned to 15 broader categories called Social Groups. An objective of this analysis is to determine demographic variables and lifestyle characteristics to explain customer profile differences. While the driving impetus behind this data is commercial for-profit business, its application value is not limited to that sector. We offer this information in the County Profile Series for its application in the service of prevention.
See Appendix for explanation of Lifestyles Codes

36. 5.10 Lifestyles (County)
PRIZM NE Social Groups - Lifestyle, Claritas™ 2004 (2005)
Pulaski
Indiana
United States
Ranked PRIZM NE Social Groups
T3 - Middle America
46.89%
T2 - Country Comfort
15.47%
T4 - Rustic Living
11.46%
25.75%
14.37%
10.31%
21.32%
T1 - Landed Gentry
12.19%
10.11%
6.05%
11.52%
U1 - Urban Uptown
8.59%
0.00%
S4 - Inner Suburbs
8.60%
8.32%
U2 - Midtown Mix
S3 - Middleburbs
7.78%
S2 - The Affluentials
7.60%
U3 - Urban Cores
C3 - Micro-City Blues
7.43%
C2 - City Centers
7.29%
S1- Elite Suburbs
7.09%
6.50%
6.62%
6.16%
2.82%
5.11%
C1 - Second City Society
2.27%
5.09%
1.57%
4.62%
1.19%
1.09%
4.22%
Table 5.10: Dominant Lifestyles (Claritas™: Indiana 2004, 2005)

37. IN and US PRIZM NE Social groups Profile Reports
Indiana
All of US
Social Groups
Households %
Households by PRIZM NE Segment
2,403,575
109,949,228
Ranked PRIZM NE Social Groups
T2 - Country Comfort
15.47%
T4 - Rustic Living
11.46%
T3 - Middle America
14.37%
10.31%
T1 - Landed Gentry
12.19%
10.11%
11.52%
U1 - Urban Uptown
8.59%
S4 - Inner Suburbs
8.60%
8.32%
S3 - Middleburbs
7.78%
S2 - The Affluentials
7.60%
C3 - Micro-City Blues
7.43%
C2 - City Centers
7.29%
7.09%
6.50%
6.62%
6.16%
S1- Elite Suburbs
2.82%
5.11%
C1 - Second City Society
2.27%
U3 - Urban Cores
5.09%
U2 - Midtown Mix
1.57%
4.62%
1.19%
1.09%
4.22%
Unclassified
0.00%

38. IN and US PRIZM NE Social groups Profile Reports
Indiana
All of US
Social Groups
Households %
U1 - Urban Uptown
26,223
1.09%
9,448,679
8.59%
04 Young Digerati
2,836
0.12%
1,375,891
1.25%
07 Money & Brains
3,652
0.15%
2,271,572
2.07%
16 Bohemian Mix
3,086
0.13%
2,039,556
1.85%
26 The Cosmopolitans
4,753
0.20%
1,322,925
1.20%
29 American Dreams
11,896
0.49%
2,438,735
2.22%
U2 - Midtown Mix
37,648
1.57%
5,077,544
4.62%
31 Urban Achievers
6,674
0.28%
1,873,089
1.70%
40 Close-In Couples
9,197
0.38%
1,297,051
1.18%
54 Multi-Culti Mosaic
21,777
0.91%
1,907,404
1.73%

39. IN and US PRIZM NE Social groups Profile Reports
Indiana
All of US
Social Groups
U3 - Urban Cores
28,571
1.19%
5,591,571
5.09%
59 Urban Elders
3,812
0.16%
1,500,247
1.36%
61 City Roots
12,051
0.50%
1,324,991
1.21%
65 Big City Blues
3,556
0.15%
1,329,113
66 Low-Rise Living
9,152
0.38%
1,437,220
1.31%
S1- Elite Suburbs
67,724
2.82%
5,622,638
5.11%
01 Upper Crust
14,810
0.62%
1,666,836
1.52%
02 Blue Blood Estates
14,962
1,080,848
0.98%
03 Movers & Shakers
19,130
0.80%
1,734,579
1.58%
06 Winner's Circle
18,822
0.78%
1,140,375
1.04%

40. IN and US PRIZM NE Social groups Profile Reports
Indiana
All of US
Social Groups
S2 - The Affluentials
170,491
7.09%
8,360,679
7.60%
08 Executive Suites
12,390
0.52%
1,169,479
1.06%
14 New Empty Nests
22,117
0.92%
1,158,142
1.05%
15 Pools & Patios
26,943
1.12%
1,353,476
1.23%
17 Beltway Boomers
22,183
1,056,083
0.96%
18 Kids & Cul-de-Sacs
31,600
1.31%
1,707,202
1.55%
19 Home Sweet Home
55,258
2.30%
1,916,297
1.74%

41. IN and US PRIZM NE Social groups Profile Reports
Indiana
All of US
Social Groups
S3 - Middleburbs
186,902
7.78%
6,774,660
6.16%
21 Gray Power
22,287
0.93%
1,162,080
1.06%
22 Young Influentials
42,331
1.76%
1,622,973
1.48%
30 Suburban Sprawl
46,251
1.92%
1,444,129
1.31%
36 Blue-Chip Blues
34,160
1.42%
1,362,607
1.24%
39 Domestic Duos
41,873
1.74%
1,182,871
1.08%
S4 - Inner Suburbs
206,784
8.60%
5,078,654
4.62%
44 New Beginnings
80,409
3.35%
1,708,932
1.55%
46 Old Glories
44,946
1.87%
1,092,098
0.99%
49 American Classics
35,551
1,124,829
1.02%
52 Suburban Pioneers
45,878
1.91%
1,152,795
1.05%

42. IN and US PRIZM NE Social groups Profile Reports
Indiana
All of US
Social Groups
C1 - Second City Society
54,598
2.27%
4,635,170
4.22%
10 Second City Elite
18,027
0.75%
1,299,663
1.18%
12 Brite Lites, Li'l City
20,508
0.85%
1,624,448
1.48%
13 Upward Bound
16,063
0.67%
1,711,059
1.56%
C2 - City Centers
159,036
6.62%
8,016,669
7.29%
24 Up-and-Comers
24,256
1.01%
1,345,154
1.22%
27 Middleburg Managers
37,780
1.57%
2,055,156
1.87%
34 White Picket Fences
19,416
0.81%
1,385,173
1.26%
35 Boomtown Singles
28,750
1.20%
1,350,821
1.23%
41 Sunset City Blues
48,834
2.03%
1,880,365
1.71%

43. IN and US PRIZM NE Social groups Profile Reports
Indiana
All of US
Social Groups
C3 - Micro-City Blues
178,579
7.43%
7,146,477
6.50%
47 City Startups
33,652
1.40%
1,363,111
1.24%
53 Mobility Blues
40,573
1.69%
1,435,560
1.31%
60 Park Bench Seniors
23,876
0.99%
1,221,808
1.11%
62 Hometown Retired
31,322
1.30%
1,256,741
1.14%
63 Family Thrifts
49,156
2.05%
1,869,257
1.70%
T1 - Landed Gentry
292,896
12.19%
9,143,703
8.32%
05 Country Squires
48,156
2.00%
2,009,880
1.83%
09 Big Fish, Small Pond
68,304
2.84%
2,352,022
2.14%
11 God's Country
34,321
1.43%
1,686,225
1.53%
20 Fast-Track Families
63,201
2.63%
1,611,470
1.47%
25 Country Casuals
78,914
3.28%
1,484,106
1.35%

44. IN and US PRIZM NE Social groups Profile Reports
Indiana
All of US
Social Groups
T2 - Country Comfort
371,800
15.47%
11,117,646
10.11%
23 Greenbelt Sports
42,205
1.76%
1,788,064
1.63%
28 Traditional Times
85,651
3.56%
2,931,705
2.67%
32 New Homesteaders
65,296
2.72%
2,151,180
1.96%
33 Big Sky Families
64,748
2.69%
1,788,172
37 Mayberry-ville
113,900
4.74%
2,458,525
2.24%
T3 - Middle America
345,374
14.37%
11,331,855
10.31%
38 Simple Pleasures
75,274
3.13%
2,770,796
2.52%
42 Red, White & Blues
45,285
1.88%
1,297,475
1.18%
43 Heartlanders
58,974
2.45%
2,227,418
2.03%
45 Blue Highways
61,567
2.56%
1,880,346
1.71%
50 Kid Country, USA
38,535
1.60%
1,340,551
1.22%
51 Shotguns & Pickups
65,739
2.74%
1,815,269
1.65%

45. IN and US PRIZM NE Social groups Profile Reports
Indiana
All of US
Social Groups
T4 - Rustic Living
276,949
11.52%
12,603,283
11.46%
48 Young & Rustic
51,852
2.16%
2,165,554
1.97%
55 Golden Ponds
47,831
1.99%
1,927,889
1.75%
56 Crossroads Villagers
47,221
1.96%
2,192,714
57 Old Milltowns
39,281
1.63%
1,565,868
1.42%
58 Back Country Folks
47,721
2,646,747
2.41%
64 Bedrock America
43,043
1.79%
2,104,511
1.91%
Unclassified
0.00%