Pittsburg County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Name: Pittsburg County, Oklahoma Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Pittsburg County, Oklahoma has a population of 43,561, the 23rd most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $55,310 and the median home value is $156,900. The poverty rate is 17.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Pittsburg County Quick Facts

Population 43,561

Median Household Income $55,310

Median Home Value $156,900

Poverty Rate 17.7%

Unemployment Rate 5.7%

Median Age 40.6 years

Homeownership Rate 71.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.2%

High School Graduation 87.8%

Cities/Places 23

Population 43,561 23rd of 77

Median Income $55,310 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.7%

Unemployment 5.7%

How Pittsburg County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	43,629	43,561	-0.2%
Median household income	$54,787	$55,310	+1.0%
Median home value	$146,300	$156,900	+7.2%

Median Household Income

Pittsburg

$55,310

$65,039

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Pittsburg

$156,900

$199,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.4%

$25K-$50K 23.3%

$50K-$100K 31.4%

$100K+ 22.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.6%

$10K-$15K

6.6%

$15K-$20K

5.0%

$20K-$25K

5.2%

$25K-$30K

5.6%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

4.6%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

10.9%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

8.3%

$125K-$150K

5.6%

$150K-$200K

4.6%

$200K+

4.3%

Employment

5.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%

53.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.4%

Renter 28.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $860/mo 18.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.7%

18-34

20.1%

35-54

24.0%

55-74

24.2%

75+

8.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Pittsburg County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
McAlester	18,111	$51,930	19.7%	$151,600
Longtown	2,716	$56,333	15.1%	$184,200
Krebs	2,119	$45,893	19.8%	$106,100
Hartshorne	1,642	$39,630	23.6%	$90,300
Quinton	953	$40,962	25.3%	$79,900
Kiowa	658	$46,250	24.9%	$82,000
Haileyville	614	$48,036	15.3%	$79,200
Savanna	485	$55,156	14.6%	$103,300
Arpelar	312	$87,750	17.6%	$124,000
Crowder	307	$55,278	20.5%	$120,600
Bug Tussle	265	$84,911	0.0%	$161,600
Alderson	259	$42,917	21.9%	$84,500
Canadian	225	$51,250	20.4%	$84,400
Canadian Shores	194	$42,500	43.9%	N/A
Indianola	156	$37,857	27.6%	$82,500
Haywood	147	$61,042	8.2%	$198,100
Pittsburg	137	$27,750	23.7%	$69,400
Carlton Landing	78	$191,250	0.0%	$714,300
Blanco	76	$43,125	12.5%	$100,000
Bache	72	$28,393	26.4%	N/A
Scipio	54	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Adamson	44	N/A	50.0%	$56,400
Ashland	41	$68,125	24.4%	$50,000

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Population Overview

Pittsburg County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 43,561. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 23 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pittsburg County is 40.6 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 37.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pittsburg County is $55,310. This is 15% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $156,900. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, 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 67.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.7%. The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 6.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.7%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Pittsburg County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Oklahoma and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Pittsburg County, Oklahoma?

Pittsburg County has a population of 43,561, making it the 23rd most populous county in Oklahoma.

What is the median income in Pittsburg County?

The median household income in Pittsburg County is $55,310 with a poverty rate of 17.7%.

How many cities are in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma?

Pittsburg County contains 23 Census-designated places.