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South Pittsburg

County:
Marion County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
8.22
State:
Tennessee

South Pittsburg is a city located in Marion County, Tennessee. South Pittsburg has a 2026 population of 2,909. South Pittsburg is currently declining at a rate of -1.02% annually and its population has decreased by -5.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,089 in 2020.

The median household income in South Pittsburg is $57,865 with a poverty rate of 21.75%. The median age in South Pittsburg is 49.5 years: 51.1 years for males, and 47 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.9 males.

2.9K
Total Population
354
Density (mi²)
-30 -1.02%
Growth

South Pittsburg Population

South Pittsburg Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,909-30-1.02%
20252,939-30-1.01%
20242,969-6-0.2%
20232,975-29-0.97%
20223,004-50-1.64%
20213,054-40-1.29%
20203,089591.95%
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%
20103,1031113.71%
20003,29500%
19903,295-341-9.38%
19803,636230.64%
19703,613-517-12.52%
19604,1301,55760.51%
19502,57300%

Median Age

Overall: 49.5 years
Female: 47 years
Male: 51.1 years

South Pittsburg Adults

There are 2,444 adults, (653 of whom are seniors) in South Pittsburg.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,507 (50%)
Male: 1,506 (50%)

Demographics

The racial composition of South Pittsburg includes 86.86% White, 9.49% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,61786.86%
Black or African American2869.49%
Two or more races551.83%
Other race371.23%
Asian180.6%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race371.23%
White100.33%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,60786.53%
Black or African American2869.49%
Two or more races551.83%
Asian180.6%

South Pittsburg Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

South Pittsburg 's average per capita income is $47,164. Household income levels show a median of $57,865. The poverty rate stands at 21.75%.

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$88,393-
Families$78,203$72,663
Households$57,865$65,810
Non Families$45,395$45,902

$47,164

Average Income

$57,865

Median Household Income

21.75%

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)