What percentage of people rent in South Pittsburg, TN?
34.3% (±9.1 points) of the occupied homes in South Pittsburg, TN are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 422 renting households against 807 that own their home.
In South Pittsburg, the share of households that rent went from 50.9% in 2015–2019 to 34.3% in 2020–2024 (−16.6 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 34.3% (±9.1 points)
- Renting households
- 422 (±124)
- Median renter income
- $36,765 (±$19,220)
Who rents and who owns in South Pittsburg
| South Pittsburg | Marion County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 34.3% (±9.1 points) | 21.5% (±3.0 points) | 33.1% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 422 (±124) | 2,547 (±367) | 933,708 (±7,883) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 807 (±131) | 9,322 (±434) | 1,890,569 (±10,295) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.5 (±0.6) | 2.2 (±0.2) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.3 (±0.2) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $36,765 (±$19,220) | $34,923 (±$5,454) | $46,745 (±$535) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $79,649 (±$5,410) | $71,173 (±$5,070) | $85,153 (±$545) | $100,009 |
In South Pittsburg, the renter share is higher than in Marion County (21.5%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (33.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Marion County, South Pittsburg ranks 1 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 164 of 405.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in South Pittsburg has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 50.9% (±8.1 points) | 34.3% (±9.1 points) | −16.6 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $521 (±$45) | $643 (±$332) | +23.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $34,292 (±$3,900) | $57,865 (±$13,752) | +68.7% | Up 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 South Pittsburg
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pittsburg | — | 34.3% (±9.1 points) | — |
| New Hope | 2.9 mi | 10.3% (±8.1 points) | Lower |
| Kimball | 3.5 mi | 29.4% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgeport | 4.3 mi | 44.2% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orme | 4.9 mi | 5.3% (±15.2 points) | Lower |
| Jasper | 6.8 mi | 16.9% (±7.1 points) | Lower |
| Stevenson | 11 mi | 42.7% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trenton | 15 mi | 33.7% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitwell | 17 mi | 28.0% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Hope, TN (10.3%), Orme, TN (5.3%), Jasper, TN (16.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Pittsburg | 34.3% (±9.1 points) |
| 2 | Kimball | 29.4% (±9.0 points) |
| 3 | Whitwell | 28.0% (±8.6 points) |
| 4 | Jasper | 16.9% (±7.1 points) |
| 5 | Powells Crossroads | 13.6% (±8.5 points) |
| 6 | New Hope | 10.3% (±8.1 points) |
| 7 | Orme | 5.3% (±15.2 points) |
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 South Pittsburg
How many renters are there in South Pittsburg?
South Pittsburg has an estimated 422 (±124) renting households, 34.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in South Pittsburg?
In South Pittsburg, the share of households that rent went from 50.9% in 2015–2019 to 34.3% in 2020–2024 (−16.6 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in South Pittsburg?
A renting household in South Pittsburg has 2.5 people on average, against 2.3 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in South Pittsburg?
The median renting household in South Pittsburg, TN has an income of $36,765 (±$19,220) a year, against $79,649 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Pittsburg city, Tennessee
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Pittsburg city, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Pittsburg city, Tennessee
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Pittsburg city, Tennessee
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Pittsburg city, Tennessee
- 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 South Pittsburg city, Tennessee (place:70060, in state:47).
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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