Pittsburg is a city located in Contra Costa County California. Pittsburg has a 2024 population of 75,619. Pittsburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -0.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 76,354 in 2020.
The average household income in Pittsburg is $123,266 with a poverty rate of 11.02%. The median age in Pittsburg is 35.8 years: 35 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pittsburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 18,628 | 24.55% |
| White | 17,256 | 22.74% |
| Asian | 14,092 | 18.57% |
| Two or more races | 13,329 | 17.57% |
| Black or African American | 10,934 | 14.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 871 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 758 | 1% |
Other race
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,503 | 3.2 | 61 | 39 |
| Married | 12,355 | 3.95 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Non Family | 5,689 | 1.32 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Female | 3,698 | 3.29 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Male | 1,761 | 3.81 | 55 | 45 |
3.63
Average Family Size
3.2
Average Household Size
61.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,460 | 8.77% |
| Associates Degree | 4,397 | 8.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,513 | 16.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,439 | 6.76% |
| High School Graduate | 13,048 | 25.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,667 | 11.15% |
| Some College | 11,322 | 22.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20,113 | 12,639 | 2,308 |
| Other Race | 11,329 | 6,862 | 1,318 |
| Asian | 10,552 | 9,134 | 4,408 |
| White | 9,950 | 9,467 | 2,778 |
| 2+ Races | 7,727 | 5,580 | 1,103 |
| Black | 7,617 | 7,063 | 1,788 |
| Islander | 508 | 475 | 62 |
| Native American | 482 | 361 | 176 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.15%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 41.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,890 | $80,486 | $72,033 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,647 | $96,932 | $82,292 |
| High School Graduate | $42,071 | $52,054 | $36,738 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,217 | $41,452 | $24,076 |
| Overall | $54,107 | $58,802 | $47,930 |
| Some College | $60,063 | $67,068 | $54,515 |
$54,107
Average Earnings
$58,802
Average Male
$47,930
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.3% of Pittsburg residents speak only English, while 49.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32,819 | 4,000 | 12.19% |
| Other | 18,078 | 2,191 | 12.12% |
| Black | 10,835 | 1,740 | 16.06% |
| Multiple | 13,305 | 1,616 | 12.15% |
| White | 12,905 | 1,079 | 8.36% |
| Asian | 14,091 | 944 | 6.7% |
| Native | 758 | 127 | 16.75% |
| Islander | 871 | 10 | 1.15% |
11.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.91%
Male Poverty Rate
12.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pittsburg is Native, with 16.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pittsburg is Islander, with 1.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.61% |
| High School | 9.8% |
| Some College | 7.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.72% |
| Male Employed | 5.16% |
| Female Employed | 4.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $111,654 | $128,742 |
| Households | $101,099 | $123,266 |
| Married Families | $131,881 | $146,024 |
| Non Families | $61,203 | $87,561 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,536
Number of Veterans
2,317
Male Veterans
219
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 828 |
| Second Gulf War | 563 |
| First Gulf War | 538 |
| Korea | 100 |
| World War II | 56 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 678 |
| 65 to 74 | 612 |
| 55 to 64 | 552 |
| 75+ | 514 |
| 18 to 34 | 180 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 820 | 5.77% |
| Black | 637 | 7.35% |
| Hispanic | 493 | 2.06% |
| Asian | 438 | 3.74% |
| Other Race | 396 | 2.98% |
| 2+ Races | 218 | 2.25% |
| Islander | 18 | 2.64% |
| Native American | 9 | 1.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.9%
Labor Force Participation
60%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
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.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.4%
Born in Pittsburg
67.94%
Native Born
32.06%
Foreign Born
14.17%
Non Citizen
17.89%
Naturalized
67.94% of Pittsburg residents were born in the United States, with 57.4% having been born in California. 14.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 74,700 | -184 | -0.25% |
| 2028 | 74,884 | -184 | -0.25% |
| 2027 | 75,068 | -183 | -0.24% |
| 2026 | 75,251 | -184 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 75,435 | -184 | -0.24% |
| 2024 | 75,619 | -184 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 75,803 | 275 | 0.36% |
| 2022 | 75,528 | -398 | -0.52% |
| 2021 | 75,926 | -428 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 76,354 | 3,982 | 5.5% |
| 2019 | 72,372 | 520 | 0.72% |
| 2018 | 71,852 | 455 | 0.64% |
| 2017 | 71,397 | 1,097 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 70,300 | 1,289 | 1.87% |
| 2015 | 69,011 | 1,130 | 1.66% |
| 2014 | 67,881 | 1,269 | 1.91% |
| 2013 | 66,612 | 1,134 | 1.73% |
| 2012 | 65,478 | 981 | 1.52% |
| 2011 | 64,497 | 1,022 | 1.61% |
| 2010 | 63,475 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 56,769 | 9,205 | 19.35% |
| 1990 | 47,564 | 14,099 | 42.13% |
| 1980 | 33,465 | 12,042 | 56.21% |
| 1970 | 21,423 | 2,361 | 12.39% |
| 1960 | 19,062 | 6,299 | 49.35% |
| 1950 | 12,763 | 3,243 | 34.07% |
| 1940 | 9,520 | -90 | -0.94% |
| 1930 | 9,610 | 4,895 | 103.82% |
| 1920 | 4,715 | 2,343 | 98.78% |
| 1910 | 2,372 | -72,328 | -96.82% |