Pittsburg County, Oklahoma Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Pittsburg County, OK Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Pittsburg County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,560 | 4,028,385 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 31.6 | 57.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.31% | 0.48% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.9 | 38.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 17,851 | 1,561,116 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Pittsburg County grew by 8.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 43,560 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Pittsburg County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 20.2% of residents. That is 3.4 points above Oklahoma as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 8,480 19.5% -3.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 8,776 20.1% -1.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 8,532 19.6% +1.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 8,800 20.2% +3.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Oklahoma, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.9% of the people living in Pittsburg County and men 51.1%.
- Women 48.9% Oklahoma 50.3%
- Men 51.1% Oklahoma 49.7%
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Economy
Pittsburg County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Pittsburg County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,701 | $65,606 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.12% | 3.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Pittsburg County is about 15% lower than in Oklahoma.
Housing
| Metric | Pittsburg County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $125,002 | $133,462 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $859 | $1,014 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.6% | 65.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Pittsburg County is about 12.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $859 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Pittsburg County spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 140 hours, about 5.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Pittsburg County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.8 | 19.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.7 | 37.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 140 | 158 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,350 | $4,901 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,208 | 5,635 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 651 | 941 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Oklahoma:
Cimarron County (4.8 min), Woods County (8.5 min), Harmon County (8.8 min).
Slowest:
Cotton County (30.4 min), Logan County (28.5 min), Lincoln County (28.0 min).
The average commute time in Pittsburg County is 17 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Oklahoma.
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 County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Pittsburg County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.4% | 24.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Oklahoma:
Payne County (0.3), Cleveland County (0.3), Oklahoma County (0.3).
Lowest:
Adair County (0.2), Okfuskee County (0.2), Greer County (0.2).
Health
Pittsburg County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Pittsburg County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.9 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.1% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 25.7% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Oklahoma:
Cleveland County (0.8), Canadian County (0.8), Woods County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adair County (0.7), McIntosh County (0.7), Choctaw County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Pittsburg County, Oklahoma?
About 43,560 people live in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, in 17,851 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 40.9, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
How densely populated is Pittsburg County, Oklahoma?
Averaged over its land area, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma has 32 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 37% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma?
The median home costs 2.2 times the median household income ($125,002 against $55,701), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $859 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma?
17.4% of adults in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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