State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
886.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.33%
Growth Since 2010
-7.65%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Pittsfield, Illinois Population 2021
4,226
Pittsfield is a city located in Pike County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Pike County. With a 2020 population of 4,226, it is the 356th largest city in Illinois and the 5251st largest city in the United States . Pittsfield is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -7.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,576 in 2010. Pittsfield reached it's highest population of 4,587 in 2010. Spanning over 5 miles, Pittsfield has a population density of 886 people per square mile.
The average household income in Pittsfield is $62,308 with a poverty rate of 11.09%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $594 per month, and the median house value is $98,400. The median age in Pittsfield is 40.3 years, 36.6 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
Pittsfield Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pittsfield was:
- White: 96.77%
- Black or African American: 2.64%
- Other race: 0.30%
- Asian: 0.18%
- Native American: 0.09%
- Two or more races: 0.02%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Pittsfield, Illinois is 4,226 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 4,268.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,576.
Pittsfield, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,221 | 96.77% |
| Black or African American | 115 | 2.64% |
| Some Other Race | 13 | 0.30% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.02% |
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Pittsfield Population by Race
Pittsfield Population Pyramid $2021
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Pittsfield Population by Age
Pittsfield Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,732 | 2.3 | 75.8 |
| Married | 786 | 2.95 | 93.3 |
| Non Family | 642 | 1.18 | 55.3 |
| Female | 240 | 2.98 | 77.1 |
| Male | 64 | 2.95 | 60.9 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
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Pittsfield Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 103 | 3.42% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 283 | 9.38% |
| High School Graduate | 953 | 31.60% |
| Some College | 762 | 25.27% |
| Associates Degree | 249 | 8.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 541 | 17.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 125 | 4.14% |
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Pittsfield Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Pittsfield Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,874 | 2,548 | 656 |
| Black | 97 | 45 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 42 | 33 | 4 |
| Other Race | 6 | 3 | |
| Asian | 4 | ||
| Native American | 4 | 4 | |
| 2+ Races | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.83%.
Pittsfield Educational Attainment by Race
Pittsfield Earnings by Educational Attainment
Pittsfield Language by Age
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Pittsfield Language
97.73% of Pittsfield residents speak only English, while 2.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.84% of the population.
Pittsfield Language
Pittsfield Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,971 | 443 | 11.16% |
| Multiple | 1 | 1 | 100.00% |
11.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.79%
Male Poverty Rate
10.46%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pittsfield
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pittsfield is Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pittsfield is White, with 11.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.26%.
Pittsfield Poverty
Pittsfield Poverty Rate by Education
Pittsfield Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Pittsfield Married by Age and Sex
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Pittsfield Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Pittsfield Marital Status by Race
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Pittsfield Marital Status
Pittsfield Veterans by War
Pittsfield Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 278 | 8.61% |
| Black | 10 | 8.70% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 13.21% |
| Native American | 4 | 100.00% |
Pittsfield Veterans by Race
Pittsfield Veterans by Education
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8.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
Pittsfield Veterans by Education
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54.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
Pittsfield Employment by Age
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Pittsfield Employment by Race
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Pittsfield Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.59%
Native Born
0.41%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
0.09%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.59% of Pittsfield residents were born in the United States, with 80.08% having been born in Illinois. 0.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Pittsfield Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,226 | -14 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 4,240 | -14 | -0.33% |
| 2019 | 4,254 | -14 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 4,268 | -23 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 4,291 | -27 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 4,318 | -34 | -0.78% |
| 2015 | 4,352 | -134 | -2.99% |
| 2014 | 4,486 | -9 | -0.20% |
| 2013 | 4,495 | -46 | -1.01% |
| 2012 | 4,541 | -30 | -0.66% |
| 2011 | 4,571 | -16 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 4,587 | 376 | 0.86% |
| 2000 | 4,211 | -20 | -0.05% |
| 1990 | 4,231 | 61 | 0.15% |
| 1980 | 4,170 | -74 | -0.18% |
| 1970 | 4,244 | 155 | 0.37% |
| 1960 | 4,089 | 525 | 1.38% |
| 1950 | 3,564 | 680 | 2.14% |
| 1940 | 2,884 | 0.00% |