South Pittsburg, Tennessee Population 2024

2,940

South Pittsburg is a city located in Marion County Tennessee. South Pittsburg has a 2024 population of 2,940. South Pittsburg is currently declining at a rate of -1.31% annually and its population has decreased by -5.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,096 in 2020.

The average household income in South Pittsburg is $56,724 with a poverty rate of 21.75%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in South Pittsburg is 49.7 years, 49.3 years for males, and 52.2 years for females.

South Pittsburg Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Pittsburg was:

  • White: 83.44%
  • Black or African American: 12.84%
  • Asian: 1.73%
  • Two or more races: 1.14%
  • Other race: 0.81%
  • Native American: 0.03%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
8.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
357.70/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-5.04% (-156)
The current population of South Pittsburg, Tennessee is 2,940 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 3,096.

South Pittsburg, Tennessee Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,56083.44%
Black or African American39412.84%
Asian531.73%
Two or more races351.14%
Other race250.81%
Native American10.03%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

White

Black or African American

Asian

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

South Pittsburg Population by Race

South Pittsburg Population Pyramid 2024

South Pittsburg Median Age

49.7

Total

49.3

Male

52.2

Female

South Pittsburg Adults

There are 2,518 adults, (675 of whom are seniors) in South Pittsburg.

South Pittsburg Age Dependency

66.5

Age Dependency Ratio

36.6

Old Age Dependency Ratio

29.8

Child Dependency Ratio

South Pittsburg Sex Ratio

Female1,57451.3%
Male1,49448.7%

South Pittsburg Population by Age

South Pittsburg Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All1,2332.396535
Married5202.5381.518.5
Non Family3941.4642.157.9
Female2153.1763.336.7
Male1043.5572.127.9

2.64

Average Family Size

2.39

Average Household Size

65.0%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

South Pittsburg Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

South Pittsburg Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

South Pittsburg Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.52%.

South Pittsburg Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$42,143

Average Earnings

$51,597

Average Male

$33,750

Average Female

South Pittsburg Earnings by Educational Attainment

South Pittsburg Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

South Pittsburg Language

98.06% of South Pittsburg residents speak only English, while 1.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.1% of the population.

South Pittsburg Language

South Pittsburg Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White2,44046218.93%
Black38316743.6%
Hispanic31619.35%
Multiple35514.29%

21.75%

Overall Poverty Rate

21.4%

Male Poverty Rate

22.07%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in South Pittsburg

The race most likely to be in poverty in South Pittsburg is Black, with 43.6% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in South Pittsburg is Multiple, with 14.29% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.67%.

South Pittsburg Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
High School28.38%
Some College22.53%
Less Than 9th Grade12.88%
Bachelors or Greater2.61%

South Pittsburg Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Female Unemployed71.43%
Male Unemployed50%
Male Employed6.26%
Female Employed2.53%

South Pittsburg Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

South Pittsburg Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

South Pittsburg Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

40.2%

Overall Marriage Rate

43.5%

Male Marriage Rate

37.3%

Female Marriage Rate

South Pittsburg Married by Age and Sex

male

female

South Pittsburg 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 55-64.

South Pittsburg Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

South Pittsburg Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

245

Number of Veterans

245

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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South Pittsburg Veterans by War

count

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South Pittsburg Veterans by Age

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South Pittsburg Veterans by Race

South Pittsburg Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

1.79%

Veteran Poverty Rate

55.61%

Veteran Disability Rate

South Pittsburg Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

47%

Labor Force Participation

44.6%

Employment Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

South Pittsburg Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

South Pittsburg Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

South Pittsburg Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

67.14%

Born in South Pittsburg

98.4%

Native Born

1.6%

Foreign Born

0.78%

Non Citizen

0.81%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

98.4% of South Pittsburg residents were born in the United States, with 67.14% having been born in Tennessee. 0.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

South Pittsburg Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
20292,745-39-1.4%
20282,784-39-1.38%
20272,823-39-1.36%
20262,862-39-1.34%
20252,901-39-1.33%
20242,940-39-1.31%
20232,979-39-1.29%
20223,018-43-1.4%
20213,061-35-1.13%
20203,096662.18%
20193,030-6-0.2%
20183,036-15-0.49%
20173,051-13-0.42%
20163,064-15-0.49%
20153,079-7-0.23%
20143,086-2-0.06%
20133,08820.06%
20123,08650.16%
20113,081-22-0.71%
20103,10300%
20003,29500%
19903,295-341-9.38%
19803,636230.64%
19703,613-517-12.52%
19604,1301,55760.51%
19502,573-172-6.27%
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South Pittsburg Population by Year