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Pittsburg, IL

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

682
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

44.3
years ∙ half population younger than 44.3, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
8.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

3.7%
foreign-born population
96.3%Native
3.7% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Pittsburg is a village within Williamson County, Illinois, United States.
Location
Village in Williamson County, IL, US
Co-ordinates
DEC37.776593° N, 88.850213° W
DMS37° 46′ 35.73″ N, 88° 51′ 00.77″ W

Population Density & area

329.5/sq mi (127.5/km²)
Total Area
2.1 sq mi (5.42 km²)
Land Area
2.07 sq mi (5.35 km²) · 98.7%
Water Area
0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) · 1.3%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

52.1% male
Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%
males per 100 females
Pittsburg 108.6
Williamson County 100.9
Illinois 97.7

Nativity

3.7%
foreign-born population
96.3%Native
3.7% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Pittsburg 3.7%
Williamson County 2%
Illinois 14.7%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

44.3
years ∙ half population younger than 44.3, half older
Pittsburg
44.3
Williamson County
41.6
Illinois
39

Dependency ratio

Low High
47
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Pittsburg 47
Williamson County 69.3
Illinois 63.5

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 10.4% 21.3% 21.8%
Working age (18-64) 68% 59.1% 61.2%
Senior (65+) 21.6% 19.6% 17%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 47 69.3 63.5
Child dependency ratio 15.3 36 35.7
Old-age dependency ratio 31.7 33.2 27.8
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
95.5%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
1.8%
Other
2.7%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
8.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Pittsburg 8.7%
Williamson County 22.3%
Illinois 60.5%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Pittsburg population
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
Hispanic or Latino 1.8% 2.9% 18.8%
Mexican 1.8% 1.9% 14.4%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.4% 1.6%
Cuban 0% 0.3% 0.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0% 0.4% 2.5%
Not Hispanic or Latino 98.2% 97.1% 81.2%
One race 95.6% 93.9% 77.8%
White 95.5% 87.9% 58.1%
Black or African American 0% 4.3% 13.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.2% 0.1%
Asian 0% 1.4% 5.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0.1% 0.1% 0.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 2.6% 3.2% 3.4%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

63.3% family
Family 63.3%
Non family 36.7%
% family households
Pittsburg 63.3%
Williamson County 62.8%
Illinois 62.2%

Average household size

2.43
persons per household
Pittsburg
2.43
Williamson County
2.23
Illinois
2.46

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Pittsburg population
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
Total households 281 28,983 5,036,449
Average houshold size 2.43 2.23 2.46
Family households 178 18,206 3,130,978
Average family size 2.84 2.76 3.14
Married couple family 109 13,526 2,282,435
Other families 69 4,680 848,543
Male householder 4 1,434 248,521
Female householder 65 3,246 600,022
Non-family households 103 10,777 1,905,471
One-person households 76 8,950 1,569,881
Male householder 32 3,726 712,191
Senior (65+) living alone 29 1,380 210,051
Female householder 44 5,224 857,690
Senior (65+) living alone 25 2,798 417,870
Other living arrangements 27 1,827 335,590

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

308
housing units
Pittsburg 308
Williamson County 32,084
Illinois 5,457,452

Occupancy status

91.2% occupied
Occupied 91.2%
Vacant 8.8%
vacancy rate
Pittsburg 8.8%
Williamson County 9.7%
Illinois 7.7%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

77.3%
Single family houses
Single family houses
77.3%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
0%
Mobile homes
22.7%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1961
Half of houses were built before 1961, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
31.5%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
25.3%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
23.3%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
19.8%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.6 5.8 5.6
1–3 rooms 8.1% 8.3% 14.6%
4–6 rooms 67.9% 57.1% 50.9%
7+ rooms 23.9% 34.6% 34.6%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 1.2% 3.1%
1 bedroom 5.5% 5.1% 11.5%
2 bedrooms 35.1% 31.2% 27.7%
3 bedrooms 48.1% 45.9% 35.8%
4+ bedrooms 11.3% 16.6% 21.7%
At a glance
Median year built 1961 1982 1971
Total housing units 308 32,084 5,457,452
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

74.7% owners
Renter-occupied 25.3%
Owner-occupied 74.7%
homeownership rate
Pittsburg 74.7%
Williamson County 70.7%
Illinois 67.1%

Average household size

2.2
Owner-occupied
3.1
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Pittsburg 2.2
Williamson County 2.32
Illinois 2.62

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
Total occupied units 281 28,983 5,036,449
Year moved in
2020 or later 15.7% 25.4% 23.3%
2010 to 2019 28.1% 37.7% 38.1%
2000 to 2009 30.2% 17.1% 17.3%
1999 or earlier 26% 19.9% 21.3%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 99.6% 99.5% 97.5%
1.01 to 1.50 0.4% 0.4% 1.6%
1.51 or more 0% 0.1% 0.8%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 0.4% 6% 11%
1 vehicle 32.7% 32.2% 35.7%
2 vehicles 42.3% 41.8% 35.1%
3 or more vehicles 24.6% 20% 18.3%
House heating fuel used
Gas 44.8% 34.2% 79.5%
Electricity 51.6% 64.1% 18.6%
Solar 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0.1% 0.1%
All other fuels 3.6% 1.1% 0.8%
No fuel used 0% 0.4% 0.8%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.5% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.5% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0% 0.8% 0.8%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$129,200
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Pittsburg
$129,200
Williamson County
$156,400
Illinois
$263,300

Housing Cost Burden

19.3%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
19.3%
Owners without a mortgage
23.6%
Renters
28.6%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
Property value
Median Value $129,200 $156,400 $263,300
Under $100,000 46.2% 28.2% 13.7%
$100,000 - $200,000 29.1% 35.8% 21.5%
$200,000 - $300,000 13.3% 19.3% 22.3%
$300,000 - $500,000 2.4% 13.5% 27.7%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0% 2.4% 12.1%
$1,000,000 and more 9% 0.8% 2.7%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 41.9% 56.5% 60.8%
Without a mortgage 58.1% 43.5% 39.2%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $933 $1,374 $1,987
Without a mortgage $400 $560 $792
Gross rent
Median rent $1,026 $930 $1,274

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

11.8%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Pittsburg 11.8%
Williamson County 26.2%
Illinois 37.8%

Adults without a high school diploma

7.5%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Pittsburg 7.5%
Williamson County 7.2%
Illinois 9.6%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

99
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
1%
K–12
72.7%
College / Undergraduate
13.1%
Graduate / Professional
13.1%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

10.2%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Pittsburg
10.2%
Williamson County
27.7%
Illinois
41.4%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
Total enrolled (age 3+) 99 14,366 3,051,569
Nursery / preschool 1% 7.2% 6.3%
K–12 72.7% 72.6% 67.3%
Kindergarten 3% 5.5% 4.9%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 6.1% 21.6% 19.5%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 26.3% 24.2% 20.8%
High School: Grades 9–12 37.4% 21.3% 22.1%
College or graduate school 26.3% 20.2% 26.4%
College, undergraduate 13.1% 15.3% 19.8%
Graduate, professional school 13.1% 4.9% 6.6%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 10.2% 27.7% 41.4%
School type
Public school 81.8% 84.3% 80.5%
Private school 18.2% 15.7% 19.5%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

483
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
9th-12th, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
36.4%
Some college no degree
26.5%
Associates degree
17.8%
Bachelors degree
7%
Graduate or professional degree
4.8%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
92.3% · 7.7%
9th-12th, no diploma
56.5% · 43.5%
HS graduate
61.9% · 38.1%
Some college no degree
30.5% · 69.5%
Associates degree
27.9% · 72.1%
Bachelors degree
50% · 50%
Graduate or professional degree
43.5% · 56.5%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
Population (25+) 483 48,287 8,767,004
Less than 9th grade 2.7% 1.8% 4.6%
9th–12th, no diploma 4.8% 5.4% 5%
High school diploma or GED 36.4% 28.7% 25.1%
Some college, no degree 26.5% 25.9% 19.2%
Associate's degree 17.8% 11.9% 8.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 11.8% 26.2% 37.8%
Bachelor's degree 7% 15.7% 22.6%
Graduate or professional 4.8% 10.6% 15.3%
High School or higher 92.5% 92.8% 90.5%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$36,438
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$37,143
Some college or associates
$36,458
Bachelors degree
$—
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

42.1%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
47.2%
HS graduate
10.2%
Some college or associates
12.1%
Bachelors degree or higher
42.1%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $36,438 $47,386 $55,582
Less than high school graduate $— $21,310 $34,655
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $37,143 $41,699 $40,965
Some college or associate's degree $36,458 $42,393 $47,813
Bachelor's degree $— $62,124 $73,326
Graduate or professional degree $— $74,203 $91,623
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 47.2% 25.4% 21.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 10.2% 17.1% 14.4%
Some college or associate's degree 12.1% 11.2% 9.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher 42.1% 5.1% 4.5%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

637
residents 16 years and over
Pittsburg 637
Williamson County 54,389
Illinois 10,264,353

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
41.4%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Pittsburg 41.4%
Williamson County 55.5%
Illinois 61%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

34.3
years ∙ half are younger than 34.3, half older
Pittsburg
34.3
Williamson County
40.2
Illinois
39.8
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

62.1% male
Male 62.1%
Female 37.9%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Pittsburg 37.9
Williamson County 48.1
Illinois 47.6

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Pittsburg
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
Total labor force 319 31,976 6,674,020
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 1.9% 4.6% 4.1%
20 to 24 years 29.5% 7.5% 9.4%
25 to 29 years 6.3% 11% 10.9%
30 to 34 years 10.3% 11% 11.2%
35 to 44 years 21.3% 23% 21.7%
45 to 54 years 11% 18.8% 19.7%
55 to 59 years 15.4% 9.3% 9.3%
60 to 64 years 2.2% 8.2% 7.4%
65 to 74 years 2.2% 5.7% 5.2%
75 years and over 0% 0.9% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 62.1% 51.9% 52.4%
Female 37.9% 48.1% 47.6%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

50.1%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Pittsburg
50.1%
Williamson County
58.8%
Illinois
65%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

58.6%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
40.5%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Pittsburg 40.5%
Williamson County 56.5%
Illinois 60.7%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Pittsburg
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 16.2% 50.4% 41.2%
20 to 24 years 80.3% 74.9% 76.3%
25 to 29 years 80% 85% 85.3%
30 to 34 years 80.5% 81.1% 85.7%
35 to 44 years 81% 79.8% 85.7%
45 to 54 years 49.3% 72.7% 83.7%
55 to 59 years 80.3% 67.5% 76.8%
60 to 64 years 13% 55.1% 60.8%
65 to 74 years 8.5% 24% 27.5%
75 years and over 0% 5.2% 7.1%
LFPR by gender
Male 58.6% 61.1% 69.5%
Female 40.5% 56.5% 60.7%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 50% 58.4% 64.2%
Black or African American —% 57.1% 60.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 45.7% 71.4%
Asian —% 70.8% 67.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 68.8%
Some Other Race 100% 82.8% 70.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 50% 64.5% 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 68% 70.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

17.2%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Pittsburg
17.2%
Williamson County
5%
Illinois
5.8%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

26.3%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
2.5%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Pittsburg 26.3%
Williamson County 5.4%
Illinois 6%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Pittsburg
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
By age group
16 to 19 years 33.3% 19.3% 15%
20 to 24 years 40.4% 8.1% 10.3%
25 to 29 years 0% 4.8% 6.8%
30 to 34 years 9.1% 5.3% 5.5%
35 to 44 years 7.4% 2.7% 4.7%
45 to 54 years 20% 3.2% 4.4%
55 to 59 years 0% 7.1% 4.5%
60 to 64 years 0% 2.4% 4.4%
65 to 74 years 0% 5.2% 4.4%
75 years and over —% 2.1% 3.7%
By gender
Male 26.3% 5.4% 6%
Female 2.5% 4.6% 5.7%
By race, ethnicity
White 15.8% 4.9% 4.4%
Black or African American —% 9.3% 12.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 5.9%
Asian —% 3.6% 4.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 3.4%
Some Other Race 0% 0% 6.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 46.7% 5% 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino —% 3% 6.2%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

264
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Pittsburg 264
Williamson County 30,212
Illinois 6,263,764
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

72%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Pittsburg 72%
Williamson County 71%
Illinois 72%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Pittsburg, IL workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 2 in 9 workers
are employed in Manufacturing
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Manufacturing 22%
Construction 12.9%
Retail trade 10.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 26.7% of 146 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 20.3% of 118 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Pittsburg
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
Total employed population 264 30,212 6,263,764
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 1.1% 1.8% 0.9%
Mining and logging 4.5% 1% 0.1%
Construction 12.9% 5.6% 5.4%
Manufacturing 22% 9.2% 11.5%
Wholesale trade 1.9% 2.8% 2.6%
Retail trade 10.2% 12.6% 10.3%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 5.7% 3.6% 6.3%
Utilities 0% 1.2% 0.7%
Information 3.8% 1.6% 1.7%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 1.1% 6.1% 5.8%
Real estate and leasing 3% 2.6% 1.6%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 8% 4.1% 8.8%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 2.7% 2.8% 4%
Education and health services
Educational services 1.5% 11.2% 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 9.1% 16.9% 13.8%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 1.5% 1.1% 1.9%
Accommodation and food services 6.8% 5.4% 6.3%
Other services 3% 4.6% 4.6%
Government 1.1% 6% 3.8%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

86% Private
Government 2.7%
Private Employment 86%
Self Employed 11.4%
Private employment (%)
Pittsburg 86%
Williamson County 70%
Illinois 77.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

11.4%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 1.5%
Unincorporated business 9.8%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Pittsburg
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
Private wage & salary 86% 70% 77.7%
For-profit company employees 86% 60.2% 68.1%
Not-for-profit employees 0% 9.8% 9.7%
Self-employed 11.4% 9.5% 9%
Incorporated business 1.5% 3% 4.1%
Unincorporated business 9.8% 6.4% 4.7%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0% 0.2%
Government 2.7% 20.5% 13.3%
Local government 1.9% 10.1% 7.8%
State government 0.8% 6.9% 3.4%
Federal government 0% 3.5% 2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

7.7% WFH
Work from home 7.7%
Commute to work 92.3%
Working from home (%)
Pittsburg 7.7%
Williamson County 8.8%
Illinois 15.9%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

28.5 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Pittsburg 28.5
Williamson County 23.5
Illinois 27.8
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Pittsburg
Employed residents 16+.
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
Total employed population 264 30,212 6,263,764
Worked from home 7.7% 8.8% 15.9%
Drove Alone 86.9% 82.1% 65.9%
Carpooled 5% 7.2% 7.8%
Public transportation 0% 0.3% 5.8%
Walked 0.4% 0.5% 2.8%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 1.1% 1.9%
Commuting population 240 27,037 5,176,936
Mean travel time (minutes) 28.5 23.5 27.8
Less than 5 minutes 2.9% 4% 3.1%
5 to 14 minutes 2.5% 28.2% 21.8%
15 to 29 minutes 46.7% 39.4% 33.1%
30 to 44 minutes 31.7% 17.3% 22.3%
45 to 59 minutes 9.6% 5% 10%
60 to 89 minutes 5.8% 3% 7.2%
90 minutes or more 0.8% 3.2% 2.5%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$40,313
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Pittsburg $40,313
Williamson County $55,098
Illinois $65,575
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

124 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Pittsburg 124¢
Williamson County 81¢
Illinois 81¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Pittsburg, IL workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$122,813
Workers in Administrative and waste services report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Administrative and waste services $122,813
Transportation and warehousing $96,250
Retail trade $52,813
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Transportation and warehousing earn the highest median earnings — $96,250, compared to $36,354 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Manufacturing earn the highest median earnings — $57,625, compared to $45,000 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Pittsburg
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
Median Earnings $40,313 $55,098 $65,575
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $48,733 $54,552
Mining and logging $29,000 $110,318 $79,153
Construction $— $58,362 $69,748
Manufacturing $36,250 $57,685 $65,309
Wholesale trade $— $60,170 $68,228
Retail trade $52,813 $43,676 $47,237
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $96,250 $67,431 $60,707
Utilities $— $95,795 $101,662
Information $— $49,792 $84,305
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $53,213 $91,652
Real estate and leasing $— $35,338 $70,473
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $34,688 $57,500 $99,457
Corporate management $— $— $104,709
Administrative and waste services $122,813 $37,197 $48,943
Education and health services
Educational services $— $66,126 $65,548
Health care and social assistance $41,250 $52,269 $60,191
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $49,934 $53,253
Accommodation and food services $— $34,265 $37,219
Other services $— $38,233 $51,852
Government $— $71,725 $82,226
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$46,250
Workers in Own unincorporated business roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Own unincorporated business $46,250
Private company $40,347
$—
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $36,771, compared to $36,354 for all employed men
Female
Women in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $44,167, compared to $45,000 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Pittsburg
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $40,347 $51,997 $64,241
Not-for-profit employees $— $57,906 $66,448
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $70,513 $75,243
Unincorporated business $46,250 $32,478 $48,242
Government
Local government $— $65,630 $70,623
State government $— $71,875 $69,277
Federal government $— $67,825 $78,457
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Pittsburg, IL workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$95,625
Workers in Management occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Management $95,625
Sales $71,563
Office and administrative support $45,417
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Sales occupations earn the highest median earnings — $131,000 versus $36,354 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Sales occupations earn the highest median earnings — $54,125 versus $45,000 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Pittsburg
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
Median earnings(Total) $40,313 $55,098 $65,575
Management and business
Management $95,625 $76,047 $101,188
Business and finance $— $63,603 $89,539
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $68,125 $105,993
Architecture and engineering $— $81,944 $98,682
Sciences $— $88,915 $80,320
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $49,130 $58,871
Legal $— $102,891 $121,674
Education, Training and Library $— $63,607 $64,259
Arts, design and media $— $45,820 $68,411
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $92,792 $90,854
Health technicians $33,854 $49,436 $55,100
Healthcare support $— $41,272 $37,977
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $56,964 $58,469
Law enforcement $— $73,947 $90,691
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $29,227 $32,384
Building and grounds cleaning $— $34,396 $38,461
Personal care and service $— $24,561 $35,797
Sales and office
Sales $71,563 $53,227 $63,665
Office and Administrative Support $45,417 $45,489 $50,140
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $31,125 $43,416
Construction and extraction $29,125 $65,234 $66,484
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $36,458 $54,425 $62,306
Production and transportation
Production $29,306 $54,750 $49,771
Transportation $— $52,039 $59,924
Material moving $— $38,104 $40,369
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$53,203
Median household income in Pittsburg
Median household income (USD)
Pittsburg
$53,203
Williamson County
$65,604
Illinois
$83,390
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Pittsburg, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$26,580
Per capita income in Pittsburg
Per capita income (USD)
Pittsburg
$26,580
Williamson County
$37,284
Illinois
$46,406
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Pittsburg, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$63,325
Average household income in Pittsburg
Avg household income (USD)
Pittsburg
$63,325
Williamson County
$85,846
Illinois
$115,638
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Pittsburg, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$63,325
Mean household income
$53,203
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Pittsburg $10,122
Williamson County $20,242
Illinois $32,248
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Pittsburg
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Pittsburg and peer geographies.
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
Total households 281 28,983 5,036,449
Median household income $53,203 $65,604 $83,390
Mean household income $63,325 $85,846 $115,638
Mean-median gap $10,122 $20,242 $32,248
Family households 178 18,206 3,130,978
Median family income $49,643 $87,344 $106,018
Mean family income $69,202 $103,881 $139,698
Mean-median gap $19,559 $16,537 $33,680
Non-family households 103 10,777 1,905,471
Median non-family income $41,827 $37,577 $50,093
Mean non-family income $47,852 $52,966 $71,668
Mean-median gap $6,025 $15,389 $21,575
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $26,580 $37,284 $46,406
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

54.1%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Pittsburg
54.1%
Williamson County
73.3%
Illinois
77.9%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
41.6% of households (117) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $22,187
SSI (disability)
7.8% of households (22) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $13,232
Cash Assistance
2.1% of households (6) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $13,232
SNAP / Food Stamps
22.4% of households (63) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Pittsburg
Share of households receiving each income type
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
Total households 281 28,983 5,036,449
Wage-based income
With earnings 54% 73% 78%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 42% 35% 29%
Average social security income $22,187 $22,918 $24,173
Retirement income 45% 30% 24%
Average retirement income $22,897 $34,847 $36,075
SSI (Supplemental security) 8% 4% 5%
Average SSI income $13,232 $11,918 $11,482
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 22% 17% 14%
Cash assistance 2% 3% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$49,643
Family households earn $49,643, compared to $41,827 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$53,203
Family households
$49,643
Nonfamily households
$41,827
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$71,382
Married-couple families earn $71,382, compared to $37,708 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$49,643
Married-couple families
$71,382
Other family types
$37,708
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Pittsburg
Median household and family income by household size in Pittsburg, compared with peer geographies.
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
Total households 281 28,983 5,036,449
Household income by size
1-person $36,250 $33,870 $43,493
2-person $54,464 $74,835 $93,659
3-person $73,472 $94,804 $111,952
4-person $— $107,961 $130,868
5-person $— $107,168 $122,967
6-person $— $85,333 $122,158
7-person or more $— $127,344 $126,574
Total families 178 18,206 3,130,978
Family income by size
2-person $53,125 $74,788 $91,001
3-person $36,328 $90,946 $109,163
4-person $— $112,375 $132,343
5-person $— $98,016 $123,440
6-person $— $87,837 $123,254
7-person or more $— $127,188 $123,819
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

—%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
—%
of all household income
Top 20%
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish income concentration data for Pittsburg due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn — of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just —% — meaning the top 20% hold — times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$—
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
—%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish average income among the top 5% of households data for Pittsburg due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $— and hold —% of all household income — — the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just —%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
45.5%
$50K - $100K
36.6%
$100K - $150K
11%
$150K - $200K
5%
Over $200K
1.8%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

17.8%
of all households, 50 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Pittsburg 17.8%
Williamson County 32%
Illinois 41.9%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Pittsburg
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Pittsburg, compared with peer geographies.
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
Median household income $53,203 $65,604 $83,390
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 9.6% 5% 5.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 5% 4.6% 3.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 6% 6.3% 5.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.4% 10.4% 6.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 18.5% 12.6% 9.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 32% 17.4% 14.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 4.6% 11.6% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 11% 17.7% 18%
$150,000 to $199,999 5% 8.3% 10.1%
$200,000 or more 1.8% 6% 13.8%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 27% 26.3% 20.8%
Share below $75,000 77.5% 56.3% 45.3%
Share above $100,000 17.8% 32% 41.9%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.42
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Pittsburg 0.42
Williamson County 0.44
Illinois 0.48
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$—
is the average income of the top 20% of households
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings gap data for Pittsburg due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Pittsburg
$—
Williamson County
$203,725
Illinois
$296,721
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Pittsburg
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $21,750 $28,568 $33,491
Lower 20% $42,385 $51,255 $65,481
Middle 20% $64,469 $82,733 $104,097
Upper 20% $83,625 $129,891 $166,035
Top 5% threshold $182,738 $212,492 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $— $15,549 $16,790
Lower 20% $— $39,448 $49,203
Middle 20% $— $65,792 $83,934
Upper 20% $— $104,714 $131,544
Top 20% $— $203,725 $296,721
Top 5% $— $329,201 $533,114
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% —% 3.62% 2.91%
Lower 20% —% 9.19% 8.51%
Middle 20% —% 15.33% 14.52%
Upper 20% —% 24.4% 22.75%
Top 20% —% 47.46% 51.32%
Top 5% —% 19.17% 23.05%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Pittsburg due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 263 White households (93.6% of all households), the median household income is $54,271.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Pittsburg
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Williamson County and Illinois.
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
All Residents $53,203 $65,604 $83,390
White $54,271 $67,009 $90,723
Black or African American $— $27,685 $50,704
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $76,593
Asian $— $89,192 $114,625
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $73,176
Some Other Race $— $105,045 $73,989
Two or more races (Multiracial) $41,563 $57,396 $79,574
Hispanic or Latino $— $81,827 $77,559
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

17.9%
17.9% of residents, or 122 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Pittsburg
17.9%
Williamson County
13.8%
Illinois
11.8%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0%
0% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Pittsburg
0%
Williamson County
2.5%
Illinois
2%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

19.7%
19.7% of children under 18, or 14 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Pittsburg
19.7%
Williamson County
17.8%
Illinois
15.1%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

15%
15% of adults aged 65 and older, or 22 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Pittsburg
15%
Williamson County
11.3%
Illinois
10.4%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
Overall poverty rate 17.9% 13.8% 11.8%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 19.7% 17.8% 15.1%
Under 5 years 0% 19.7% 16%
5 to 17 years 21.9% 17.1% 14.8%
18 to 64 years 18.5% 13.1% 11%
18 to 34 years 19.1% 18.6% 13.5%
35 to 64 years 18.1% 10.5% 9.6%
65 years and over 15% 11.3% 10.4%
Poverty by sex
Male 7.6% 11.7% 10.7%
Female 29.1% 15.8% 12.9%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0% 2.5% 2%
Worked part time or part year 10.3% 17.4% 14.5%
Did not work 31.8% 21.2% 21.1%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

18.5%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
18.5%
Family
18.5%
Nonfamily
18.4%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

18.5%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
18.5%
Married-couple
17.4%
Other families
20.3%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Pittsburg
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 18.5% 9.7% 8.2%
Householder under 25 years —% 28.4% 27.3%
Householder 25 to 44 years 7.8% 16% 11.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 28.6% 6.5% 5.9%
Householder 65 years and over 18.2% 4% 5.6%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 18.4% 20.2% 19%
Householder under 25 years 0% 25.9% 36%
Householder 25 to 44 years 27.3% 14.2% 12.2%
Householder 45 to 64 years 33.3% 21.7% 21.9%
Householder 65 years and over 15.5% 21.9% 19.1%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for Pittsburg due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
18.7% of White residents, or 122 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
—% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Pittsburg
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Pittsburg and peer geographies.
Pittsburg Williamson County Illinois
All Residents 17.9% 13.8% 11.8%
White 18.7% 12.2% 8.6%
Black or African American —% 31.1% 24.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 16.4% 13.1%
Asian —% 13.8% 10.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 20.9%
Some Other Race 0% 6.9% 15.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 29.9% 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 22.5% 14%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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