Pittsburg County, Oklahoma
OK · FIPS 40121 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,561 | — | #1,135 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,310 | -26.4% | #2,456 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,933 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $156,900 | -44.3% | #2,100 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $860 | -26.1% | #1,676 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% | +40.8% | #2,414 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pittsburg County has a population of 43,561, making it the #1,135 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pittsburg County is $55,310, ranking #2,456 out of 3,222 counties — 26.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.7% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.
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The median home value in Pittsburg County is $156,900 (-44.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $860/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.4%.
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85.2% of residents in Pittsburg County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.1% below the national rate.
About Pittsburg County, Oklahoma
Pittsburg County, Oklahoma has a total population of 43,561, making it the 1,135th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pittsburg County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pittsburg County is $55,310, which ranks #2,456 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.
The median home value in Pittsburg County is $156,900, 44.3% below the national median. Renters in Pittsburg County pay a median gross rent of $860 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pittsburg County, 20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.3 min.
Pittsburg County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (15.4%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (7.9%).
All data for Pittsburg County, Oklahoma comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.