Pittsburg, California Income Statistics
Pittsburg Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Pittsburg Below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Pittsburg | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $94,741 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $59,120 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 6.7% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 11.4% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 15.0% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Pittsburg is about 4% lower than in California. Income has been growing faster in Pittsburg (6.7%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 11% of adults in Pittsburg earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Pittsburg, California grew by 81.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $94,741 in 2024. That's an average of about 6.7% per year.
Pittsburg has been above the U.S. median household income in most years since 2009, but dipped below it in 2012-2013 (as much as 1.2% lower). In 2024 its income was 18% higher.
Income Distribution in Pittsburg
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 9,388 households (47.1% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 17.0% of households in Pittsburg had an income under $35,000 and 27.9% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Pittsburg has a larger share of households earning $150,000 to $199,999 (12.9% vs 9.5%) and a smaller share earning $25,000 to $34,999 (3.7% vs 6.7%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 803 | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 763 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,088 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 733 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,728 | 8.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,701 | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,712 | 13.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,832 | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,560 | 12.9% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 2,996 | 15.0% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 19,917 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 6,010 residents (11.4% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 13.7% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 16.2% of Pittsburg residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 28.7% had some income but less than $25,000, and 19.6% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Pittsburg has a larger share of residents with no personal income (16.2% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (11.4% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 8,514 | 16.2% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 5,505 | 10.5% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3,916 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5,659 | 10.8% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4,430 | 8.4% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6,481 | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7,691 | 14.6% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,306 | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 6,010 | 11.4% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 52,512 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 16.2% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Pittsburg
| Metric | Pittsburg | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.564 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $63,833 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $60,084 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 5.9% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Pittsburg, it is 0.564, lower than California's 0.572, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 6% more than women's income in Pittsburg, California. Over a 35-year career, a 6% wage gap accumulates to roughly $131,215 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Pittsburg, California has narrowed from about 7% to 6% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 12% in 2020, and was narrowest at 3% in 2011. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $957 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Pittsburg | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 8.1% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 33 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 2,760 people are unemployed in Pittsburg, California.
The average commute time in Pittsburg is 33 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Pittsburg, California has fallen from 11.9% to 8.2% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 13.6% in 2014 and fell as low as 6.4% in 2020.
Pittsburg has stayed well above the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never dropped below it. It came closest in 2020, at 1.0 point higher. The gap has held fairly steady over the period.
Pittsburg, CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Pittsburg, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg, CA | 63,976 | $94,741 #3/3 | 6.7%/yr #1/3 | 8.2% #3/3 | 0.564 #3/3 |
| Antioch, CA | 105,266 | $96,783 | 5.1%/yr | 7.7% | 0.558 |
| Concord, CA | 124,111 | $107,583 | 5.2%/yr | 5.5% | 0.537 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Pittsburg, California has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it about on par with California, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Pittsburg, California.
How Rich Is Pittsburg, California?
Pittsburg has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $94,741, about 4% lower than the California average of $99,161.
How fast is household income rising in Pittsburg, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Pittsburg, California rose 82%, from $52,081 to $94,741. Over the same years, income here outpaced California as a whole: +82% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Pittsburg in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Pittsburg, California was $95,611, up 2% from $93,698 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Pittsburg in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Pittsburg, California was $77,407. By 2024 it had risen 22% to $94,741.
What is the Gini coefficient in Pittsburg, California?
The Gini coefficient in Pittsburg is 0.564. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Pittsburg, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Pittsburg, California has narrowed from about 7% to 6% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 12% in 2020, and was narrowest at 3% in 2011. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $957 since 2009.
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