South Pittsburg, Tennessee Population 2022
South Pittsburg is a city located in Marion County Tennessee. South Pittsburg has a 2020 population of 3,026. South Pittsburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.03% annually and its population has decreased by -2.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,096 in 2010.
The average household income in South Pittsburg is $45,119 with a poverty rate of 22.78%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $501 per month, and the median house value is $99,400. The median age in South Pittsburg is 43.1 years, 38.5 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
South Pittsburg Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Pittsburgwas:
- White: 79.82%
- Black or African American: 15.14%
- Two or more races: 2.93%
- Asian: 1.94%
- Native American: 0.16%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,425 | 79.82% |
| Black or African American | 460 | 15.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 59 | 1.94% |
| Two or More Races | 89 | 2.93% |
South Pittsburg Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,252 | 2.32 | 55.8 |
| Married | 431 | 2.87 | 72.4 |
| Male | 35 | 5.43 | 40 |
| Female | 215 | 3.23 | 65.1 |
| Non Family | 571 | 1.37 | 40.6 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 173 | 8.16% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 216 | 10.19% |
| High School Graduate | 1,119 | 52.78% |
| Some College | 328 | 15.47% |
| Associates Degree | 89 | 4.20% |
| Bachelors Degree | 91 | 4.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 104 | 4.91% |
South Pittsburg Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 44 | 27 | 16 |
| White | 1,794 | 1,451 | 175 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 23 | 1 |
| Black | 249 | 220 | 3 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 |
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 asian people with a rate of 36.36%.
South Pittsburg Language by Age
South Pittsburg Language
98.31% of South Pittsburg residents speak only English, while 1.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.24% of the population.
South Pittsburg Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 100.00% |
| Black | 432 | 191 | 44.21% |
| Multiple | 89 | 30 | 33.71% |
| White | 2,290 | 430 | 18.78% |
| Other | NaN% |
22.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.73%
Male Poverty Rate
22.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in South Pittsburg
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Pittsburg is Hispanic, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Pittsburg is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.82%.
South Pittsburg Marital Status
Marriage Rates
33.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.6%
Male Marriage Rate
31.5%
Female Marriage Rate
South Pittsburg Married by Age and Sex
South Pittsburg Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
South Pittsburg Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 184 | 9.32% |
| Black | 27 | 8.46% |
South Pittsburg Veterans by Education
1.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
43.4%
Labor Force Participation
40%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
69.59%
Born in South Pittsburg
98.88%
Native Born
1.12%
Foreign Born
1.12%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.88% of South Pittsburg residents were born in the United States, with 69.59% having been born in Tennessee. 1.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,573 | 0.00% | |
| 1960 | 4,130 | 1,557 | 4.85% |
| 1970 | 3,613 | -517 | -1.33% |
| 1980 | 3,636 | 23 | 0.06% |
| 1990 | 3,295 | -341 | -0.98% |
| 2000 | 3,295 | 0.00% | |
| 2010 | 3,096 | -199 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 3,074 | -22 | -0.71% |
| 2012 | 3,078 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 3,080 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 3,078 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 3,073 | -5 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 3,058 | -15 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 3,043 | -15 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 3,030 | -13 | -0.43% |
| 2019 | 3,029 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2020 | 3,028 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2021 | 3,027 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2022 | 3,026 | -1 | -0.03% |