Demographics & People — South Pittsburg, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,040 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,000 |
| Median Age | 49.5 |
| Total Households | 1,265 |
| Family Households | 915 |
| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1817 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,686 |
| Black or African American | 246 |
| Asian | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,235 |
| Other groups | 733 |
| American | 622 |
| Irish | 282 |
| English | 210 |
| German | 63 |
| European | 62 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 31 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| French (except Basque) | 27 |
Language
| English Only | 2,909 |
| Spanish | 24 |
| Population 5+ | 2,946 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 245 |
| Population 18+ | 2,518 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for South Pittsburg, Tennessee.