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South Pittsburg, TN


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South Pittsburg, Tennessee

South Pittsburg, Tennessee, in Marion county, is 22 miles W of Chattanooga, Tennessee (center to center) and 100 miles SE of Nashville, Tennessee. The city is located in the Chattanooga metropolitan area. South Pittsburg has a population of 3,295.

The People and Families of South Pittsburg

In South Pittsburg, about 46% of adults are married. Looking at South Pittsburg, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Pittsburg had a median family income of $31,809.

Political Inclinations

Residents of South Pittsburg gave more campaign money ($750) 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.

South Pittsburg Housing

Owners occupy 62% of the housing units in South Pittsburg. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In South Pittsburg, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in South Pittsburg tends to be by car.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%South Pittsburg Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%South Pittsburg Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of South Pittsburg, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity98
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
People in Middle Class or Better34
Median Family Income23
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home810
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime67
Low Violent Crime58

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