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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pittsburg

California · 56,769 residents · 17.676 sq mi
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Pittsburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,557. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $161,700. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

56,769
+19%since 1990
from 47,564 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,212 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 2,691 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.9
+4%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
45K53K62K71K79K1990201020202024Pittsburg
202476K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,557
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,532 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,241
+33%since 1990
from $13,686 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$161,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $138,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$880
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $622 in 1990
US average: $602
62.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 61.4% in 1990
37.2% rent
3.2
−11%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

14.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.7%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.6 min
+5%since 1990
from 28.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 56,769 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pittsburg, California?

The typical household in Pittsburg, California earns about $50,557 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 $161,700, and the typical rent is about $880 a month.

How educated are people in Pittsburg, California?

About 14.7% 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 11.5% of people in Pittsburg, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pittsburg, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Pittsburg, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,205 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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