Pittston, PA Demographics

A map of Pittston's Population by Race

Pittston, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 7,626, a less than 1% change from the 7,591 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.4% White, 12.9% Hispanic, 3.7% Black, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pittston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pittston has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pittston, that probability was 28.8% in 2020 and 35.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pittston is ranked the 152nd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). Pittston was ranked the 148th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pittston's White Population

6,056 residents of Pittston, or 79.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pittston is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Pittston ranks 1436th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittston's White population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Pittston's population has decreased from 83.9% to 79.4%.

Pittston is more White than neighboring Duryea (77.5% White). Pittston is less White than neighboring West Pittston (93.7% White), Browntown (96.8% White), Hughestown (79.7% White), and Yatesville (86.6% White).

Pittston's Black Population

283 residents of Pittston, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pittston is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Pittston ranks 388th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittston's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.0%. Black residents' share of Pittston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Pittston is more Black than neighboring West Pittston (1.2% Black), Browntown (0.8% Black), Hughestown (1.3% Black), Yatesville (0% Black), and Duryea (0.1% Black).

Pittston's Asian Population

100 residents of Pittston, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pittston is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Pittston ranks 914th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittston's Asian population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Asian residents' share of Pittston's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.3%.

Pittston is more Asian than neighboring West Pittston (0.2% Asian), and Browntown (0% Asian). Pittston is less Asian than neighboring Hughestown (3.3% Asian), Yatesville (3.3% Asian), and Duryea (1.4% Asian).

Pittston's Hispanic Population

987 residents of Pittston, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pittston is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Pittston ranks 256th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittston's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 66.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Pittston's population has increased from 7.8% to 12.9%.

Pittston is more Hispanic than neighboring West Pittston (3.4% Hispanic), Browntown (2.2% Hispanic), Hughestown (4.1% Hispanic), and Yatesville (3.1% Hispanic). Pittston is less Hispanic than neighboring Duryea (19.9% Hispanic).

Pittston's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Pittston, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pittston is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Pittston ranks 839th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittston's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pittston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Pittston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Browntown (0% Native American/Other), Yatesville (0% Native American/Other), and Duryea (0% Native American/Other). Pittston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hughestown (0.3% Native American/Other).

Pittston's Multiracial Population

182 residents of Pittston, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pittston is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Pittston ranks 806th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittston's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Pittston's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.4%.

Pittston is more Multiracial than neighboring West Pittston (1.3% Multiracial), Browntown (0.2% Multiracial), and Duryea (1% Multiracial). Pittston is less Multiracial than neighboring Hughestown (11.3% Multiracial), and Yatesville (6.9% 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.