Census ACS · #720 μSA
Pittsburg Metro Area
The Pittsburg, Ks Micropolitan Statistical Area has 38,963 residents. The median household income is $50,311 and the median home value is $122,400.
38,963
Population
66
People / sq mi
$50,311
Median Income
$122,400
Median Home Value
The Pittsburg CBSA covers 590 sq mi of land at 66.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% |
Economy & Income
$50,311
Median Household Income
$29,188
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$122,400
Median Home Value
$837
Median Rent
60.1%
Homeownership
Education
94.2%
High School+
32.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
5.2%
Work From Home
16.5 min
Avg Commute
32.7%
Foreign Born
Pittsburg spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Pittsburg, Ks Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 38,963 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #720 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Pittsburg metro area is $50,311, with a per capita income of $29,188.
The Pittsburg, Ks CBSA spans the state of Kansas.
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Data for the Pittsburg, Ks CBSA (38260) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Pittsburg: 60.1% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Pittsburg is a metro area in KS with a population of 38,963.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US metro areas: the median household earns just $50,311, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 14.2% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $122,400, with typical rent around $837.
About 32.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.