Pittsburg, California Population 2022
Pittsburg is a city located in Contra Costa County California. Pittsburg has a 2020 population of 73,002. Pittsburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually and its population has increased by 14.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 63,522 in 2010.
The average household income in Pittsburg is $94,675 with a poverty rate of 12.90%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,734 per month, and the median house value is $386,200. The median age in Pittsburg is 34.7 years, 33.4 years for males, and 36 years for females.
Pittsburg Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pittsburgwas:
- White: 35.41%
- Other race: 21.88%
- Asian: 16.70%
- Black or African American: 15.43%
- Two or more races: 9.24%
- Native American: 0.77%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.57%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,288 | 35.41% |
| Some Other Race | 15,626 | 21.88% |
| Asian | 11,930 | 16.70% |
| Black or African American | 11,018 | 15.43% |
| Two or More Races | 6,602 | 9.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 550 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 408 | 0.57% |
Pittsburg Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,357 | 3.33 | 54.3 |
| Married | 10,100 | 3.91 | 66.8 |
| Non Family | 5,132 | 1.4 | 41.4 |
| Female | 4,056 | 3.95 | 42.9 |
| Male | 2,069 | 4.02 | 47.8 |
3.72
Average Family Size
3.33
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,659 | 10.03% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,862 | 10.46% |
| High School Graduate | 12,015 | 25.86% |
| Some College | 11,232 | 24.18% |
| Associates Degree | 3,858 | 8.30% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,060 | 15.20% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,774 | 5.97% |
Pittsburg Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 17,157 | 10,777 | 1,240 |
| White | 10,918 | 10,011 | 2,855 |
| Other Race | 8,929 | 5,171 | 618 |
| Asian | 8,873 | 7,455 | 3,331 |
| Black | 7,240 | 6,658 | 1,714 |
| 2+ Races | 3,140 | 2,587 | 691 |
| Native American | 375 | 251 | 28 |
| Islander | 278 | 233 | 63 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 91.96%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.54%.
$41,316
Average Earnings
$46,332
Average Male
$36,245
Average Female
Pittsburg Language by Age
Pittsburg Language
50.08% of Pittsburg residents speak only English, while 49.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.56% of the population.
Pittsburg Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 30,792 | 4,161 | 13.51% |
| Black | 10,785 | 2,305 | 21.37% |
| Other | 1,969 | NaN% | |
| White | 13,492 | 1,187 | 8.80% |
| Multiple | 6,594 | 989 | 15.00% |
| Asian | 11,918 | 981 | 8.23% |
| Native | 550 | 37 | 6.73% |
12.90%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.96%
Male Poverty Rate
13.80%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pittsburg
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pittsburg is Black, with 21.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pittsburg is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.35%.
Pittsburg Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Pittsburg Married by Age and Sex
Pittsburg Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Pittsburg Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,027 | 5.27% |
| Black | 470 | 5.53% |
| Hispanic | 461 | 2.21% |
| 2+ Races | 318 | 7.71% |
| Asian | 232 | 2.41% |
| Other Race | 197 | 1.76% |
| Islander | 10 | 3.17% |
Pittsburg Veterans by Education
6.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
56.37%
Born in Pittsburg
67.93%
Native Born
32.07%
Foreign Born
15.16%
Non Citizen
16.92%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
67.93% of Pittsburg residents were born in the United States, with 56.37% having been born in California. 15.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 73,002 | 138 | 0.19% |
| 2021 | 72,864 | 138 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 72,726 | 138 | 0.19% |
| 2019 | 72,588 | 138 | 0.19% |
| 2018 | 72,450 | 450 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 72,000 | 1,202 | 1.70% |
| 2016 | 70,798 | 1,538 | 2.22% |
| 2015 | 69,260 | 1,286 | 1.89% |
| 2014 | 67,974 | 1,328 | 1.99% |
| 2013 | 66,646 | 1,123 | 1.71% |
| 2012 | 65,523 | 977 | 1.51% |
| 2011 | 64,546 | 1,024 | 1.61% |
| 2010 | 63,522 | 6,753 | 1.13% |
| 2000 | 56,769 | 9,205 | 1.78% |
| 1990 | 47,564 | 14,099 | 3.58% |
| 1980 | 33,465 | 12,042 | 4.56% |
| 1970 | 21,423 | 2,361 | 1.17% |
| 1960 | 19,062 | 6,299 | 4.09% |
| 1950 | 12,763 | 3,243 | 2.97% |
| 1940 | 9,520 | -90 | -0.09% |
| 1930 | 9,610 | 4,895 | 7.38% |
| 1920 | 4,715 | 2,343 | 7.11% |
| 1910 | 2,372 | 0.00% |