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Pittsburg

California · 76,416 residents · 17.676 sq mi
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Pittsburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,163. Population has grown 35% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $425,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76,416
+35%since 2000
from 56,769 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,323 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 3,212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
+16%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
45K53K62K71K79K1990201020202024Pittsburg
202476K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,163
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,557 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,117
+76%since 2000
from $18,241 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$425,300
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,827
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $880 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
43.5% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+60%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.6%(11,888)
Black16.3%(12,441)
Hispanic / Latino42.3%(32,300)
Asian19.3%(14,725)
Other5.7%(4,360)
Diversity Score90.7%(69,273)
Diversity Score
91
+1%since 2000
from 90 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 29.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
32.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pittsburg, California?

Pittsburg, California has about 76,416 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pittsburg, California?

The typical household in Pittsburg, California earns about $83,163 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 $425,300, and the typical rent is about $1,827 a month.

How educated are people in Pittsburg, California?

About 21.4% 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 11.0% 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 28,852 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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

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