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South Pittsburg

Tennessee · 2,992 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 $25,598. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,800. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,992
−9%since 2000
from 3,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
364 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+6%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024South Pittsburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,598
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,469
+16%since 2000
from $15,021 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services13.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$495
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.0%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+49%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(2,382)
Black16.4%(491)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(47)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other2.1%(64)
Diversity Score42%(1,258)
Diversity Score
42
+8%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Female
59.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Pittsburg, Tennessee?

South Pittsburg, Tennessee has about 2,992 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Pittsburg, Tennessee earns about $25,598 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 $97,800, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in South Pittsburg, Tennessee?

About 13.6% 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 29.0% 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 303 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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