Demographics & People — Pittsburg, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 20,606 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~20,700 |
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| Median Age | 25.7 |
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| Total Households | 8,368 |
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| Family Households | 4,248 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.307 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,529 |
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| Black or African American | 699 |
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| Asian | 589 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,478 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 4,829 |
| German | 4,021 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,904 |
| Irish | 3,105 |
| English | 2,552 |
| American | 2,311 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,202 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,523 |
| Italian | 1,212 |
| French (except Basque) | 541 |
Language
| English Only | 17,446 |
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| Spanish | 1,348 |
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| Population 5+ | 19,272 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 759 |
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| Population 18+ | 15,979 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Pittsburg, Kansas.
