Pittsburg, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Pittsburg | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 62,392 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3159.9 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 3.31% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.7 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 19,655 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Pittsburg grew by 32.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 63,949 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Pittsburg has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Pittsburg | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,693 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.80% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.0% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Pittsburg is about 1% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Pittsburg | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $760,641 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,124 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 60.2% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Pittsburg is about 29.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,124 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Pittsburg spend about 65 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 271 hours, about 11.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Pittsburg | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 32.5 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 65.1 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 271 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,406 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 27,127 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,005 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Pittsburg is 33 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Pittsburg has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Pittsburg | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.22 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Pittsburg has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Pittsburg | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pittsburg, California.
What is the population of Pittsburg, California?
The population of Pittsburg, California is 62,392, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Pittsburg, California?
The population density of Pittsburg, California is 3159.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Pittsburg, California?
The median household income in Pittsburg, California is $95,693, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Pittsburg, California?
The median home price in Pittsburg, California is $760,641, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Pittsburg, California?
The unemployment rate in Pittsburg, California is 8.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.