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South Pittsburg

Tennessee · 2,927 residents (2025 est.) · 8.22 sq mi
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South Pittsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,865. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $187,100. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,013
−9%since 2000
from 3,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
367 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.5
+23%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,927 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024South Pittsburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,865
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,847
+85%since 2000
from $15,021 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
−33%since 2010
from 0.533 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade25.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,100
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.3%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+26%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(2,638)
Black17.5%(576)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(31)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.9%(1,282)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(2,607)
Black9.5%(286)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(47)
Asian0.6%(18)
Other1.8%(55)
Diversity Score30.2%(910)
Diversity Score
30
−22%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+74%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.2%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
29.5%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% 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
7.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.7%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 25.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+24.4 ptssince 2017
from 62.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Pittsburg, Tennessee?

South Pittsburg, Tennessee has about 3,013 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Pittsburg, Tennessee?

The typical household in South Pittsburg, Tennessee earns about $57,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Pittsburg, Tennessee expensive?

In South Pittsburg, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $187,100, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in South Pittsburg, Tennessee?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in South Pittsburg, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Pittsburg, Tennessee?

About 21.8% of people in South Pittsburg, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Pittsburg, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, South Pittsburg, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 282 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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