All incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars using R-CPI-U-RS. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
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Gender
In Pittsburg, the population consists of 37,652 males (49.74%) and 38,049 females (50.26%). Here are the primary highlights from the gender-based income distribution analysis:
- In Pittsburg, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $47,425 for males and $32,466 for females.
- However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $64,565 for males and $65,815 for females.
- In Pittsburg, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $47,425 for males and $32,466 for females.
- In Pittsburg, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $64,565, while females earned $65,815

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Race
In Pittsburg, the population is predominantly White, constituting 29.68% of the total residents. Here are the key highlights from the analysis of income distribution by race:
- The median household income for White households is $88,507.
- In Pittsburg, despite the White population being the most populous, it is worth noting that American Indian and Alaska Native households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $153,048. This reveals that, while Whites may be the most numerous in Pittsburg, American Indian and Alaska Native households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.
- In Pittsburg, the median household income for the households where the householder is White increased by $16,492(22.90%), between 2012 and 2022. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $72,015 in 2012 and $88,507 in 2022.
- In Pittsburg, the median household income for the households where the householder is Black or African American increased by $13,755(20.64%), between 2012 and 2022. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $66,627 in 2012 and $80,382 in 2022.

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Year by year
Pittsburg, CA median household income trends by year, family type and household size (2010-2021):
- From 2010 to 2021, the median household income for Pittsburg increased by $17,465 (22.38%), as per the American Community Survey estimates.
- Between 2010 and 2021, median household income, adjusted for 2022 inflation, experienced growth year by year for 8 years and declined for 3 years.
- The most significant year-by-year growth occured from 2019 to 2020, when the median household income increased by 8,740 (from $85,495 to $94,235). Similarly the most substantial year-by-year decline occured from 2010 to 2011, when the median household income decreased by 2,232 (from $78,026 to $75,794).
- It then further increased to $173,136 for 7-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.
- With a Gini coefficient of 0.4226, it is evident that income distribution in Pittsburg, CA exihibits characterstics of moderate inequality .
- For the family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $105,601. For the non-family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $60,339.

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References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
- Consumer Price Index retroactive series using current methods (R-CPI-U-RS)