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Pittsfield

County:
Pike County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.782
State:
Illinois

Pittsfield is a city located in Pike County, Illinois. Pittsfield has a 2026 population of 3,985. It is also the county seat of Pike County. Pittsfield is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -4.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,173 in 2020.

The median household income in Pittsfield is $54,643 with a poverty rate of 17.88%. The median age in Pittsfield is 43.3 years: 38.6 years for males, and 48.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.2 males.

4K
Total Population
833
Density (mi²)
-31 -0.77%
Growth

Pittsfield Population

Pittsfield Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,985-31-0.77%
20254,016-32-0.79%
20244,048-31-0.76%
20234,079-46-1.12%
20224,125-36-0.87%
20214,161-35-0.83%
20204,173-75-1.77%
20194,248-14-0.33%
20184,262-19-0.44%
20174,281-31-0.72%
20164,312-31-0.71%
20154,343-133-2.97%
20144,476-7-0.16%
20134,483-46-1.02%
20124,529-32-0.7%
20114,561-16-0.35%
20104,57710.02%
20004,211-20-0.47%
19904,231611.46%
19804,170-74-1.74%
19704,2441553.79%
19604,08952514.73%
19503,56468023.58%
19402,88400%

Median Age

Overall: 43.3 years
Female: 48.7 years
Male: 38.6 years

Pittsfield Adults

There are 3,486 adults, (1,079 of whom are seniors) in Pittsfield.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,300 (52%)
Male: 2,120 (48%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Pittsfield includes 96.92% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,28496.92%
Two or more races671.52%
Black or African American601.36%
Other race90.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White481.09%
Other race90.2%
Two or more races70.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,23695.84%
Two or more races601.36%
Black or African American601.36%

Pittsfield Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Pittsfield 's average per capita income is $41,190. Household income levels show a median of $54,643. The poverty rate stands at 17.88%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$85,046-
Families$74,965$86,766
Households$54,643$68,100
Non Families$41,726$47,563

$41,190

Average Income

$54,643

Median Household Income

17.88%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)