Pittsburg County Summary

Life in Pittsburg County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Pittsburg County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Pittsburg County:

  • The population in Pittsburg County is 43,758.

  • The median home value in Pittsburg County is $135,401.

  • The median income in Pittsburg County is $53,054.

  • The median rent in Pittsburg County is $798.

  • The unemployment rate in Pittsburg County is 6.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Pittsburg County is 19.0%.

  • The average high in Pittsburg County is 77.6° and there are 102.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Pittsburg County

List Of Cities & Towns in Pittsburg County

McAlester, OK Population 18,110

Longtown, OK Population 2,807

Krebs, OK Population 1,994

Hartshorne, OK Population 1,754

Quinton, OK Population 886

Kiowa, OK Population 687

Haileyville, OK Population 656

Savanna, OK Population 533

Crowder, OK Population 393

Arpelar, OK Population 315

Canadian, OK Population 212

Alderson, OK Population 196

Pittsburg, OK Population 156

Indianola, OK Population 141

Ashland, OK Population 46

Albion , OK Population 43

Map Of Pittsburg County

Pittsburg County, OK Weather

  • The average high in Pittsburg County is 77.6°.

  • There are 79.14 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 102.0 inches of rain each year with 1.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:07 hours of sun each day in Pittsburg County.

StatPittsburg County
Mean High77.6
Nice Days79.14
Rainfall102.0
Snowfall1.9
Sunny_hours6:07
77.6°
Average High
102.0
Inches of Rain

Pittsburg County Photos

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Pittsburg County Demographics

Population over time in Pittsburg County

The current population in Pittsburg County is 43,758. The population has decreased -0.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 43,836 -0.3%
2021 43,955 -0.4%
2020 44,146 -

Gender in Pittsburg County

  • Pittsburg County is 49.1% female with 21,475 female residents.

  • Pittsburg County is 50.9% male with 22,282 male residents.

Female
49.1% (21,475)
Male
50.9% (22,282)
Gender Pittsburg County OK USA
Female 49.1% 50.1% 50.4%
Male 50.9% 49.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Pittsburg County

Pittsburg County is:

  • 67.8% White with 29,663 White residents.

  • 2.3% African American with 1,018 African American residents.

  • 6.8% American Indian with 2,954 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 198 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 52 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 84 Other residents.

  • 16.5% Two Or More with 7,239 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.8% Hispanic with 2,550 Hispanic residents.

White
67.8% (29,663)
African American
2.3% (1,018)
American Indian
6.8% (2,954)
Asian
0.5% (198)
Hawaiian
0.1% (52)
Other
0.2% (84)
Two Or More
16.5% (7,239)
Hispanic
5.8% (2,550)

Table: Pittsburg County By Race

Race Pittsburg County OK USA
White 67.8% 63.7% 58.9%
African American 2.3% 7.0% 12.1%
American Indian 6.8% 7.0% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 2.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 16.5% 8.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.8% 11.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Pittsburg County, Oklahoma

  • 5.9% of households in Pittsburg County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.7% of households in Pittsburg County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Pittsburg County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Pittsburg County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Pittsburg County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.9% of households in Pittsburg County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Pittsburg County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Pittsburg County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Pittsburg County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.6% of households in Pittsburg County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.9% (2,594)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.7% (2,946)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.7% (5,131)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.2% (4,895)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.3% (5,393)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.9% (7,846)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.4% (5,430)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.0% (5,679)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.2% (2,280)
$200,000 or more
3.6% (1,558)
Income Pittsburg County OK USA
Less than $10,000 5.9% 5.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.7% 4.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.7% 8.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.2% 9.4% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.3% 12.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.9% 18.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.4% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.0% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.2% 6.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.6% 6.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Pittsburg County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Pittsburg County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Pittsburg County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Pittsburg County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Pittsburg County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Pittsburg County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Pittsburg County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Pittsburg County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Pittsburg County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Pittsburg County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,312)
9-12th Grade
10% (4,375)
High School / GED
37% (16,190)
Some College
21% (9,189)
Associate's Degree
9% (3,938)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (5,688)
Master's Degree
5% (2,187)
Professional Degree
1% (437)
Doctorate Degree
1% (437)
Education Pittsburg County OK USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 7% 6%
High School / GED 37% 31% 26%
Some College 21% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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