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Pittsburg

Oklahoma · 180 residents · 0.477 sq mi
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Pittsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,000. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 100 residents. 6% 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 $58,800. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
180
−36%since 2000
from 280 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
377 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 587 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.4
+34%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1111572032492951990201020202024Pittsburg
2024137
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,479 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,045
+115%since 2000
from $10,258 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$58,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
12.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−5%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(21)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other46.9%(84)
Diversity Score65.4%(118)
Diversity Score
65
+755%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+14%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.9%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.7%
−53.1 ptssince 2013
from 70.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pittsburg, Oklahoma?

Pittsburg, Oklahoma has about 180 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pittsburg, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Pittsburg, Oklahoma earns about $42,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pittsburg, Oklahoma expensive?

In Pittsburg, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $58,800, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Pittsburg, Oklahoma?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pittsburg, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pittsburg, Oklahoma?

About 10.3% of people in Pittsburg, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pittsburg, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Pittsburg, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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