Pittsburg County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pittsburg County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 43,629. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pittsburg County is 40.3 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pittsburg County is $54,787. This is 14% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.2%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $146,300. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Pittsburg County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pittsburg County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.6%. The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.6%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.3%.