Pittsburg hosts heavy industrial infrastructure with potential for energy transition projects. Its deep-water port and logistics capabilities support clean energy manufacturing, renewable fuel distribution, and green industrial services.
As of 2025 the population of Pittsburg is 78,120. The population is expected to grow to 79,257 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.29%.
The median age of Pittsburg residents is 37.
The diversity index of Pittsburg is 89.8, meaning that there is a 90% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Pittsburg is $131,004 and projected to be $146,576 in 2030. Per capita income is $40,010, projected to be $44,698 in 2030. 5.31% of households – 4,151 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,312,991 and the average disposable income is $96,382.
There are 24,775 housing units in Pittsburg; 13,909 are owner-occupied, 9,934 are rented, and 932 are vacant. The average home value is $652,827, with 2,192 homes built in 2010 or later, and 936 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,380 businesses in Pittsburg, employing 15,106 workers and pulling from a labor force of 35,203 age 16 and above. 10,076 workers commute into Pittsburg from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
25,052 residents both live and work in/around Pittsburg. The average travel time is 38.1 minutes. 1.83% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 11.42% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 24,722 drive alone, 4,447 carpool, and 2,435 take public transportation. 813 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 2,786 residents work from home.
13,967 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 5,055 have associates degrees, 10,215 have bachelor’s degrees, and 4,068 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-12
