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Pittsburg, IL
Village in Williamson County, Illinois.
Population
682
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
330
ZIP codes
0
Pittsburg and its ZIP codes
Pittsburg at a glance
- Pittsburg is 44% denser than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,203 a year, 36% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,200 (51% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,026 a month.
Local data for Pittsburg, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pittsburg, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,203
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$129,200
Median rent
$1,026/mo
Homeownership
74.7%
Bachelor's or higher
11.8%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (96), German Americans (77), Scottish Americans (66).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Williamson County. PPP loans are for Pittsburg.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,243
29,573 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,380
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$629M
FY 2026, $9,373 per person
How people get to work
Pittsburg, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.9%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pittsburg, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
849
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
141
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
49.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pittsburg, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Pittsburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpillertownVillage | 3.9 mi | 0.3 |
| WhiteashCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Crab OrchardCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Johnston CityCity | 5.2 mi | 2.1 |
| MarionCity | 6 mi | 14.4 |
| West FrankfortCity | 8.8 mi | 5 |
| HerrinCity | 9.4 mi | 9.7 |
| EnergyVillage | 9.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Freeman SpurVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| ThompsonvilleVillage | 10 mi | 2 |
| Creal SpringsCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| CrainvilleVillage | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| OrientCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| HanafordVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| ColpVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| CartervilleCity | 13 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pittsburg, IL in?
- Pittsburg is in Williamson County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Pittsburg, IL?
- About 682 people live in Pittsburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pittsburg?
- Nearby places include Spillertown (3.9 mi), Whiteash (4.4 mi), Crab Orchard (4.6 mi), Johnston City (5.2 mi), Marion (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023