Pittsburg, KS Demographics

A map of Pittsburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	15,715	15,474	76.1%	74.9%
Hispanic	2,625	2,174	12.7%	10.5%
Multiracial	1,019	1,462	4.9%	7.1%
Asian	582	367	2.8%	1.8%
Black	513	761	2.5%	3.7%
Native American/Other	183	408	0.9%	2.0%

Pittsburg, Kansas has an estimated population of 20,637, a less than 1% change from the 20,646 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.1% White, 12.7% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 2.8% Asian, 2.5% Black, and 0.9% 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 has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Kansas 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 42.0% in 2020 and 40.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pittsburg is ranked the 22nd most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 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 22nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pittsburg's White Population

15,715 residents of Pittsburg, or 76.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pittsburg is slightly higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Pittsburg ranks 651st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsburg's White population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Pittsburg's population has increased from 74.9% to 76.1%.

Pittsburg is more White than neighboring Opolis (68.6% White). Pittsburg is less White than neighboring Frontenac (94% White), Chicopee (100% White), Yale (100% White), and Radley (100% White).

Pittsburg's Black Population

513 residents of Pittsburg, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pittsburg is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Pittsburg ranks 49th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 32.6%. Black residents' share of Pittsburg's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.5%.

Pittsburg is more Black than neighboring Frontenac (0.2% Black), Chicopee (0% Black), Yale (0% Black), Radley (0% Black), and Opolis (0% Black).

Pittsburg's Asian Population

582 residents of Pittsburg, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pittsburg is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Pittsburg ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 58.6%. Asian residents' share of Pittsburg's population has increased from 1.8% to 2.8%.

Pittsburg is more Asian than neighboring Frontenac (0% Asian), Chicopee (0% Asian), Yale (0% Asian), Radley (0% Asian), and Opolis (0% Asian).

Pittsburg's Hispanic Population

2,625 residents of Pittsburg, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pittsburg is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Pittsburg ranks 108th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Pittsburg's population has increased from 10.5% to 12.7%.

Pittsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Frontenac (0% Hispanic), Chicopee (0% Hispanic), Yale (0% Hispanic), Radley (0% Hispanic), and Opolis (0% Hispanic).

Pittsburg's Native American/Other Population

183 residents of Pittsburg, or 0.9% 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 Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Pittsburg ranks 131st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pittsburg's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.9%.

Pittsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Frontenac (0.8% Native American/Other), Chicopee (0% Native American/Other), Yale (0% Native American/Other), Radley (0% Native American/Other), and Opolis (0% Native American/Other).

Pittsburg's Multiracial Population

1,019 residents of Pittsburg, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pittsburg is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Pittsburg ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Pittsburg's population has decreased from 7.1% to 4.9%.

Pittsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Chicopee (0% Multiracial), Yale (0% Multiracial), and Radley (0% Multiracial). Pittsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Frontenac (5% Multiracial), and Opolis (31.4% 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.