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 2025 population of 2,895. South Pittsburg is currently declining at a rate of -1.36% annually and its population has decreased by -6.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,097 in 2020.

The average household income in South Pittsburg is $66,020 with a poverty rate of 15.63%. The median age in South Pittsburg is 49.7 years: 49.5 years for males, and 53.9 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of South Pittsburg includes 88.36% White, 8.09% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	2,686	88.36%
Black or African American	246	8.09%
Two or more races	68	2.24%
Asian	22	0.72%
Other race	18	0.59%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

South Pittsburg Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

South Pittsburg's average per capita income is $40,000. Household income levels show a median of $54,347. The poverty rate stands at 15.63%.

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	$82,386	-
Families	$75,417	$73,454
Households	$54,347	$66,020
Non Families	$31,436	$39,808

$40,000

Average Income

$54,347

Median Household Income

15.63%

Poverty Rate