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Pittsburg, KS
City in Crawford County, Kansas.
Population
20,637
Land area
13.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,534
ZIP codes
0
Pittsburg and its ZIP codes
Pittsburg at a glance
- Pittsburg is about 43 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 22nd among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $43,419, 42% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,200 (43% below Kansas) and median rent is $854 a month.
Local data for Pittsburg, KS
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools7
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks10
- Post Offices2
- Parks15
- Grocery Stores12
- Restaurants76
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers10
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places6
Housing and community stats
Pittsburg, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,419
Poverty rate
29.6%
Median home value
$123,200
Median rent
$854/mo
Homeownership
46.3%
Bachelor's or higher
33.2%
Median age
25.7
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,717), Irish Americans (2,737), Mexican Americans (1,621).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crawford County. PPP loans are for Pittsburg.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,779
17,084 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,762
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$228M
FY 2026, $5,843 per person
How people get to work
Pittsburg, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pittsburg, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
666
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
69
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 24°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pittsburg, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Pittsburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FrontenacCity | 3.2 mi | 5.3 |
| ChicopeeCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.2 |
| YaleCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1 |
| RadleyCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.8 |
| OpolisCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Mindenmines, MOCity | 7 mi | 3.6 |
| RingoCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.5 |
| FranklinCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.7 |
| CherokeeCity | 8.3 mi | 0.7 |
| WeirCity | 8.6 mi | 1.1 |
| ArmaCity | 8.7 mi | 1.1 |
| CroweburgCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.6 |
| MulberryCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| GirardCity | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| Burgess, MOCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Asbury, MOCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pittsburg, KS in?
- Pittsburg is in Crawford County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Pittsburg, KS?
- About 20,637 people live in Pittsburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pittsburg?
- Nearby places include Frontenac (3.2 mi), Chicopee (3.4 mi), Yale (5.7 mi), Radley (6.1 mi), Opolis (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023