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Pittsburg, IL


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Pittsburg, Illinois

Pittsburg, Illinois, in Fayette county, is 60 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The village has a population of 575.

The People and Families of Pittsburg

In Pittsburg, about 64% of adults are married. Lots of Pittsburg people are married off.

You'll notice more men than women in the village compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pittsburg had a median family income of $35,074.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Pittsburg gave more campaign money ($650) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Pittsburg Housing

Owners occupy 87% of the housing units in Pittsburg. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Pittsburg?

Commuting

In Pittsburg, 99% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Pittsburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

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Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyPittsburg Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Pittsburg, IL

Comparing Pittsburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men75
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population45
Racial Diversity33
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income32
People in Middle Class or Better31
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times23
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes810
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built22
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