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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Pittsburg

Tennessee · 3,295 residents · 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 $18,204. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,200. With a median age of 39.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 27% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,295
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
401 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.1
−3%vs 2000
vs 40.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024South Pittsburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,204
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,287
−38%vs 2000
vs $15,021 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.9%
+5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,200
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$172
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $295 in 2000
US average: $450
62.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.6% in 2000
37.9% rent
2.4
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(2,679)
Black18.3%(602)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(14)
Diversity Score38.2%(1,258)
38
−2%vs 2000
vs 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.1%
−10.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.9%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
+37%vs 2000
vs 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Pittsburg, Tennessee?

South Pittsburg, Tennessee has about 3,295 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in South Pittsburg, Tennessee earns about $18,204 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 $43,200, and the typical rent is about $172 a month.

How educated are people in South Pittsburg, Tennessee?

About 9.0% 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 25.9% of people in South Pittsburg, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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