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
65th
Median Household Income $55,310 -26.4% #2,456 / 3,222
24th
Median Age 40.6 years +4.4% #1,933 / 3,222
40th
Median Home Value $156,900 -44.3% #2,100 / 3,222
35th
Median Gross Rent $860 -26.1% #1,676 / 3,222
48th
Poverty Rate 17.7% +40.8% #2,414 / 3,222
25th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.7%
Native Born
1.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$55,310 −26.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,456 of 3,222
24th percentile
Per Capita Income
$29,974 −27.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,430 of 3,222
25th percentile
Poverty Rate
17.7% +40.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,414 of 3,222
25th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.7% +8.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,407 of 3,222
25th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.2% −40.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,966 of 3,222
39th percentile
Mean Commute Time
23.3 min −15.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,296 of 3,222
29th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$156,900 −44.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,100 of 3,222
35th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$860 −26.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,676 of 3,222
48th percentile
Homeownership Rate
71.4% +10.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,099 of 3,222
35th percentile
71.4% Homeownership

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Health

85.2% of residents in Pittsburg County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.1% below the national rate.

85.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
85.2% −7.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,861 of 3,222
11th percentile

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.