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Crime in Pittsburg summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Pittsburg. Key points include:
There were 790 total crimes in Pittsburg in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Pittsburg is 3,860.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Pittsburg is 366.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Pittsburg is 3,493.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Pittsburg is 82.15% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Pittsburg Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Pittsburg / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 790 | 3,860.2 | 2,395.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 75 | 366.5 | 438.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.9 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 29.3 | 30.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 60 | 293.2 | 359.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 715 | 3,493.8 | 1,956.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 72 | 351.8 | 261.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 579 | 2,829.2 | 1,458.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 64 | 312.7 | 236.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Pittsburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Pittsburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Pittsburg is 82 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Pittsburg is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Pittsburg is $133,321.
The median income in Pittsburg is $43,419.
Pittsburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Pittsburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Pittsburg | Kansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 57 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 93 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Pittsburg, KS Weather
The average high in Pittsburg is 67.7° and the average low is 46.3°.
There are 68.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.8 inches of precipitation each year with 11.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Pittsburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 11.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Pittsburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Pittsburg
The current population in Pittsburg is 20,637. The population has increased 2.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,637 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 20,606 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 20,610 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 20,667 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 20,096 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 20,171 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 20,280 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 20,278 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 20,399 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 20,382 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 20,336 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 20,282 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 20,197 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 20,137 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 20,060 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Pittsburg
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Pittsburg is:
76.1% White with 15,715 White residents.
2.5% African American with 513 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 83 American Indian residents.
2.8% Asian with 582 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 88 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 12 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 1,019 Two Or More residents.
12.7% Hispanic with 2,625 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Pittsburg | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.1% | 72.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.5% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 12.7% | 13.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Pittsburg
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Pittsburg is 49.2% female with 10,160 female residents.
Pittsburg is 50.8% male with 10,476 male residents.
| Gender | Pittsburg | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Pittsburg for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Pittsburg completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Pittsburg completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Pittsburg completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Pittsburg completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Pittsburg completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Pittsburg completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Pittsburg completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Pittsburg completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Pittsburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Pittsburg | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Pittsburg, Kansas
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8.7% of households in Pittsburg earn Less than $10,000.
6.6% of households in Pittsburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.9% of households in Pittsburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.8% of households in Pittsburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.9% of households in Pittsburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.4% of households in Pittsburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.3% of households in Pittsburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.2% of households in Pittsburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.7% of households in Pittsburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.4% of households in Pittsburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Pittsburg | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.7% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.6% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.9% | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.8% | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.9% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.4% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.2% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.7% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
