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Pittsburg

Illinois · 561 residents (2025 est.) · 2.065 sq mi
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Pittsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,203. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $129,200. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
682
+19%since 2000
from 575 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
330 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
+22%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:561 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4505266036797561990201020202024Pittsburg
2024682
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,203
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,722 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,580
+87%since 2000
from $14,186 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+12%since 2010
from 0.374 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,200
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,026
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
25.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+81%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(563)
Black1.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(651)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(19)
Diversity Score11%(75)
Diversity Score
11
+182%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+47%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−18.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.8%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2012
from 22.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+34.7 ptssince 2017
from 61.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pittsburg, Illinois?

Pittsburg, Illinois has about 682 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pittsburg, Illinois?

The typical household in Pittsburg, Illinois earns about $53,203 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pittsburg, Illinois expensive?

In Pittsburg, Illinois, the median home is worth about $129,200, and the typical rent is about $1,026 a month.

How educated are people in Pittsburg, Illinois?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pittsburg, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pittsburg, Illinois?

About 17.9% of people in Pittsburg, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pittsburg, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Pittsburg, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 73 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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