Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Pittsburg, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,432

Median Agei

34.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

40.6%1,801

White

33.3%1,475

Black

23.4%1,038

Two or More

1.9%86

Asian

0.6%25

Other

0.2%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.5%173

High School Diploma

35.8%954

Some College (<1 yr)

6%159

Some College (1+ yr)

15.7%417

Associate's Degree

4.4%116

Bachelor's Degree

9.7%259

Master's Degree

3.8%100

HS or Higher

81.8%

BA or Higher

13.5%

Graduate+

3.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$119,200

Median Renti

$777

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55%893

Renter-Occupied

45%732

Total Units

1,923

Homeownership

55%

Vacancy Rate

15.5%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

153

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

331

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

5.2%100

2000–2009

4.2%81

1990–1999

16%307

1980–1989

15.6%300

1970–1979

26.1%501

1960–1969

9.2%177

1950–1959

14.7%283

1940–1949

6.3%121

1939 or earlier

2.8%53

Heating Fuel

Electricity

57.2%929

Utility Gas

42%683

No Fuel

0.8%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,308

Mean Household Incomei

$63,870

Per Capita Incomei

$24,171

Poverty Ratei

24.3%

Unemploymenti

6.6%

Labor Forcei

1,930

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

146

Residentsi

285

Avg. Tenant Renti

$339/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing90 homes97% occupied$326/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers56 homes80% occupied$360/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $44,308/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

75.4%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

19.8%

Low income$22K–$35K/yr

3.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $35K/yr

1.2%

Who Receives This Housing

87.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

70.5% of subsidized households are minority

11.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

24.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

64514.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

612

Guatemala

Workforce

Total Employed

1,802

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

228(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

73%Insured

27%Uninsured