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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Pittsburg

California · 47,564 residents · 17.676 sq mi
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Pittsburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,532. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 9,205 residents. Median home value is $138,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

47,564
−16%vs 2000
vs 56,769 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,691 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 3,212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.7
−4%vs 2000
vs 30.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
45K53K62K71K79K1990201020202024Pittsburg
202476K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,532
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,557 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,686
−25%vs 2000
vs $18,241 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$138,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $161,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$622
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $880 in 2000
US average: $450
61.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.8% in 2000
38.6% rent
3.6
+12%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.2%(17,697)
Black18.4%(10,457)
Hispanic / Latino32.2%(18,287)
Asian12.4%(7,031)
Other0%
Diversity Score89.7%(50,948)
1990
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(28,019)
Black17.7%(8,413)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(11,060)
Asian12.2%(5,814)
Other11.2%(5,318)
Diversity Score87.2%(41,459)
87
−3%vs 2000
vs 90 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.3 min
−4%vs 2000
vs 29.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pittsburg, California?

Pittsburg, California has about 47,564 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Pittsburg, California?

The typical household in Pittsburg, California earns about $38,532 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pittsburg, California expensive?

In Pittsburg, California, the median home is worth about $138,300, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Pittsburg, California?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pittsburg, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pittsburg, California?

About 10.8% of people in Pittsburg, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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