South Pittsburg City, Tennessee
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 3295 people, 5369 households, and 3232 families residing in the city. The population density was 556.3 people per square mile (214.79/kmē), it is the 191st most populated city in terms of population density. There were 1464 housing units at an average density of 247.3 per square mile (95.48/kmē). The average household size was 2.36 people, and the average family size was 2.97 people. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 24% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 23% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 84.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.8 males. The median age is 40.2 years, The median age of males and females living in South Pittsburg City was 37.2 and 42.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 80.64% White, 17.51% Black or African American, 0.12% American Indian, 0.27% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.18% from two or more races and 0.27% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $26000, it is 98th poorest city by median household income in Tennessee. The median income for a family in the city was $31809, it is 85th poorest city by median family income in Tennessee. The per capita income for the city was $15021, it would be the 254th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The median income was $20510, Median income for males is $26477, compared with $16352 for females.
In 2000, 654 pupils and students, of which 341 are male and 313 are female, 19.85% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 54 nursery or pri school, 72 kindergarten, 380 elementary school, 108 high school and 40 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3295 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3295 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3279 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3226 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3185 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3174 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3137 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3119 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3136 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3142 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3140 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 32 | 22 | 54 |
| Kindergarten | 37 | 35 | 72 |
| Elementary school | 211 | 169 | 380 |
| High school | 44 | 64 | 108 |
| College or graduate school | 17 | 23 | 40 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pittsburg city, Tennessee | $26000 | $31809 | $15021 |
| Marion County, Tennessee | $31419 | $36351 | $16419 |
| Tennessee, United States | $36360 | $43517 | $19393 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |