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Pittsburg

Texas · 4,497 residents · 3.601 sq mi
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Pittsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,666. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $93,100. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,497
+3%since 2000
from 4,347 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,249 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.9
−2%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Pittsburg
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,666
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,789 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,376
+10%since 2000
from $14,882 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.3%
−30.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
46.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+49%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(2,052)
Black27.9%(1,211)
Hispanic / Latino23.9%(1,037)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.5%(3,456)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(1,724)
Black25.4%(1,141)
Hispanic / Latino33.7%(1,514)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other3.1%(137)
Diversity Score84.8%(3,814)
Diversity Score
85
+7%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% 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
12.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
17.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pittsburg, Texas?

Pittsburg, Texas has about 4,497 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pittsburg, Texas?

The typical household in Pittsburg, Texas earns about $28,666 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pittsburg, Texas expensive?

In Pittsburg, Texas, the median home is worth about $93,100, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Pittsburg, Texas?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pittsburg, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pittsburg, Texas?

About 24.7% of people in Pittsburg, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pittsburg, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Pittsburg, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 490 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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