Pittsburg, CA Demographics

A map of Pittsburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	32,791	32,300	43.0%	42.3%
Asian	14,835	14,725	19.5%	19.3%
White	12,081	11,888	15.8%	15.6%
Black	10,464	12,441	13.7%	16.3%
Multiracial	4,104	3,502	5.4%	4.6%
Native American/Other	1,982	1,560	2.6%	2.0%

Pittsburg, California has an estimated population of 76,257, a less than 1% change from the 76,416 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.0% Hispanic, 19.5% Asian, 15.8% White, 13.7% Black, 5.4% Multiracial, and 2.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pittsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pittsburg is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pittsburg, that probability was 73.1% in 2020 and 73.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pittsburg is ranked the 120th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Pittsburg was ranked the 120th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pittsburg's White Population

12,081 residents of Pittsburg, or 15.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pittsburg is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Pittsburg ranks 1350th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsburg's White population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Pittsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 15.8%.

Pittsburg is more White than neighboring Bay Point (10% White). Pittsburg is less White than neighboring Clayton (63% White), Antioch (23.4% White), Concord (41.6% White), and Clyde (60.6% White).

Pittsburg's Black Population

10,464 residents of Pittsburg, or 13.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pittsburg is higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Pittsburg ranks 27th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. Black residents' share of Pittsburg's population has decreased from 16.3% to 13.7%.

Pittsburg is more Black than neighboring Bay Point (7.6% Black), Clayton (0.4% Black), Concord (3.7% Black), and Clyde (0% Black). Pittsburg is less Black than neighboring Antioch (18.2% Black).

Pittsburg's Asian Population

14,835 residents of Pittsburg, or 19.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pittsburg is slightly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Pittsburg ranks 144th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsburg's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Pittsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 19.5%.

Pittsburg is more Asian than neighboring Bay Point (11% Asian), Clayton (12.7% Asian), Antioch (13.9% Asian), Concord (13.7% Asian), and Clyde (2.5% Asian).

Pittsburg's Hispanic Population

32,791 residents of Pittsburg, or 43.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pittsburg is slightly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Pittsburg ranks 461st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Pittsburg's population has increased from 42.3% to 43.0%.

Pittsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Clayton (13.5% Hispanic), Antioch (35.6% Hispanic), Concord (32.4% Hispanic), and Clyde (28.5% Hispanic). Pittsburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Bay Point (67.9% Hispanic).

Pittsburg's Native American/Other Population

1,982 residents of Pittsburg, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pittsburg is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Pittsburg ranks 396th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 27.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pittsburg's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.6%.

Pittsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bay Point (1.6% Native American/Other), Clayton (0.8% Native American/Other), Antioch (2.1% Native American/Other), Concord (1.4% Native American/Other), and Clyde (0% Native American/Other).

Pittsburg's Multiracial Population

4,104 residents of Pittsburg, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pittsburg is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Pittsburg ranks 825th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Pittsburg's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.4%.

Pittsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Bay Point (1.9% Multiracial). Pittsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Clayton (9.5% Multiracial), Antioch (6.8% Multiracial), Concord (7.1% Multiracial), and Clyde (8.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.