South Pittsburg is a city located in Marion County Tennessee. South Pittsburg has a 2024 population of 2,935. South Pittsburg is currently declining at a rate of -1.38% annually and its population has decreased by -5.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,097 in 2020.
The average household income in South Pittsburg is $56,724 with a poverty rate of 21.75%. The median age in South Pittsburg is 49.7 years: 49.3 years for males, and 52.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Pittsburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,560 | 83.44% |
| Black or African American | 394 | 12.84% |
| Asian | 53 | 1.73% |
| Two or more races | 35 | 1.14% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,233 | 2.39 | 65 | 35 |
| Married | 520 | 2.53 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Non Family | 394 | 1.46 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Female | 215 | 3.17 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Male | 104 | 3.55 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
2.64
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
65.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 354 | 15.65% |
| Associates Degree | 102 | 4.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 109 | 4.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 65 | 2.87% |
| High School Graduate | 1,260 | 55.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 159 | 7.03% |
| Some College | 213 | 9.42% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,970 | 1,495 | 155 |
| Black | 210 | 203 | 0 |
| Asian | 33 | 27 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 2 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,727 | $82,422 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,696 | $85,804 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,171 | $42,667 | $34,712 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $52,350 | $55,283 | $21,071 |
| Overall | $42,143 | $51,597 | $33,750 |
| Some College | $39,500 | $58,250 | $30,521 |
$42,143
Average Earnings
$51,597
Average Male
$33,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
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.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,440 | 462 | 18.93% |
| Black | 383 | 167 | 43.6% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 6 | 19.35% |
| Multiple | 35 | 5 | 14.29% |
21.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.4%
Male Poverty Rate
22.07%
Female Poverty Rate
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%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.38% |
| Some College | 22.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 71.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 6.26% |
| Female Employed | 2.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,288 | $63,734 |
| Households | $45,250 | $56,724 |
| Married Families | $68,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,625 | $36,015 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
245
Number of Veterans
245
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 109 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| World War II | 14 |
| Korea | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 143 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 199 | 9.15% |
| Black | 46 | 17.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47%
Labor Force Participation
44.6%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
67.14%
Born in South Pittsburg
98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born
0.78%
Non Citizen
0.81%
Naturalized
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.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,733 | -41 | -1.48% |
| 2028 | 2,774 | -40 | -1.42% |
| 2027 | 2,814 | -40 | -1.4% |
| 2026 | 2,854 | -41 | -1.42% |
| 2025 | 2,895 | -40 | -1.36% |
| 2024 | 2,935 | -41 | -1.38% |
| 2023 | 2,976 | -32 | -1.06% |
| 2022 | 3,008 | -52 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 3,060 | -37 | -1.19% |
| 2020 | 3,097 | 67 | 2.21% |
| 2019 | 3,030 | -6 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 3,036 | -15 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 3,051 | -13 | -0.42% |
| 2016 | 3,064 | -15 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 3,079 | -7 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 3,086 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 3,088 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2012 | 3,086 | 5 | 0.16% |
| 2011 | 3,081 | -22 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 3,103 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,295 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,295 | -341 | -9.38% |
| 1980 | 3,636 | 23 | 0.64% |
| 1970 | 3,613 | -517 | -12.52% |
| 1960 | 4,130 | 1,557 | 60.51% |
| 1950 | 2,573 | -160 | -5.85% |