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Pittsburg

Illinois · 565 residents · 2.065 sq mi
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Pittsburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,114. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,800. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
565
−2%since 2000
from 575 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
274 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+16%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4505266036797561990201020202024Pittsburg
2024682
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,114
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,722 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,990
+55%since 2000
from $14,186 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$936
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
14.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+20%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(522)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(14)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other2.1%(12)
Diversity Score12.3%(69)
Diversity Score
12
+217%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+20%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.2%
−20.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.8%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pittsburg, Illinois?

Pittsburg, Illinois has about 565 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pittsburg, Illinois?

The typical household in Pittsburg, Illinois earns about $50,114 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 $80,800, and the typical rent is about $936 a month.

How educated are people in Pittsburg, Illinois?

About 15.9% 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 11.9% of people in Pittsburg, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pittsburg, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Pittsburg, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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