What percentage of people rent in Pittsburg, KS?
53.7% (±3.9 points) of the occupied homes in Pittsburg, KS are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 4,453 renting households against 3,834 that own their home.
In Pittsburg, the share of households that rent went from 58.5% in 2015–2019 to 53.7% in 2020–2024 (−4.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 53.7% (±3.9 points)
- Renting households
- 4,453 (±395)
- Median renter income
- $29,640 (±$3,400)
Who rents and who owns in Pittsburg
| Pittsburg | Crawford County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 53.7% (±3.9 points) | 39.2% (±2.6 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 4,453 (±395) | 6,210 (±465) | 385,651 (±3,803) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 3,834 (±325) | 9,628 (±384) | 788,409 (±5,615) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.2 (±0.1) | 2.2 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $29,640 (±$3,400) | $31,603 (±$3,070) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $61,593 (±$2,125) | $67,722 (±$4,702) | $92,472 (±$735) | $100,009 |
In Pittsburg, the renter share is higher than in Crawford County (39.2%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (32.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Crawford County, Pittsburg ranks 1 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 73 of 1,853.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Pittsburg has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 58.5% (±3.3 points) | 53.7% (±3.9 points) | −4.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $712 (±$34) | $854 (±$39) | +19.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $34,956 (±$2,797) | $43,419 (±$3,038) | +24.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Pittsburg
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg | — | 53.7% (±3.9 points) | — |
| Frontenac | 3.1 mi | 27.0% (±7.5 points) | Lower |
| Baker Township (Crawford County) | 4.1 mi | 11.4% (±5.2 points) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Crawford County) | 6.5 mi | 24.0% (±6.3 points) | Lower |
| South West Township | 6.9 mi | 11.5% (±8.2 points) | Lower |
| Mindenmines | 7.9 mi | 15.9% (±13.7 points) | Lower |
| Cherokee | 8.3 mi | 23.9% (±9.7 points) | Lower |
| Weir | 8.3 mi | 25.4% (±13.1 points) | Lower |
| Cherokee Township (Cherokee County) | 8.8 mi | 0.0% (±24.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Frontenac, KS (27.0%), Baker Township (Crawford County), KS (11.4%), Washington Township (Crawford County), KS (24.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Crawford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburg | 53.7% (±3.9 points) |
| 2 | Girard | 44.6% (±8.3 points) |
| 3 | Arcadia | 39.5% (±25.8 points) |
| 4 | McCune | 37.1% (±15.6 points) |
| 5 | Arma | 33.0% (±9.4 points) |
| 6 | Frontenac | 27.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 7 | Osage Township (Crawford County) | 26.6% (±12.5 points) |
Showing 7 of 19 places in Crawford County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Pittsburg
How many renters are there in Pittsburg?
Pittsburg has an estimated 4,453 (±395) renting households, 53.7% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Pittsburg?
In Pittsburg, the share of households that rent went from 58.5% in 2015–2019 to 53.7% in 2020–2024 (−4.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Pittsburg?
A renting household in Pittsburg has 2.2 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Pittsburg?
The median renting household in Pittsburg, KS has an income of $29,640 (±$3,400) a year, against $61,593 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburg city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburg city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburg city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburg city, Kansas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburg city, Kansas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Pittsburg city, Kansas (place:56025, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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