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Pittsburg County

Oklahoma · 43,773 residents · 1,305.512 sq mi
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Pittsburg County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,511. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $109,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,773
Unchangedsince 2000
from 43,953 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+6%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K42K43K45K46K1990201020202024Pittsburg County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,511
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,679 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,685
+66%since 2000
from $15,494 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+28%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(33,528)
Black4%(1,753)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(939)
Asian0.3%(113)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.2%(7,991)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(28,388)
Black2.8%(1,227)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(2,266)
Asian0.6%(280)
Other22.9%(10,009)
Diversity Score60.8%(26,632)
Segregation Score15.8%(6,922)
Diversity Score
61
+235%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.3%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma?

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma has about 43,773 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma earns about $47,511 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pittsburg County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $109,000, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma?

About 17.3% of people in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pittsburg County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,192 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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