Small-town market profile · Kansas
Pittsburg, KS area market data
How the Pittsburg area compares with other small-town markets for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 39,008
- +0.1% since 2020
- Households
- 15,838
- Median household income
- $52,844
- +28.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $132,600
- Jobs located here
- 17,159
- Highest market score
- 69
- Car washes and detailing, #79 of 441 scored small-town markets
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
The Pittsburg area has an estimated 39,008 people and 15,838 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of the Pittsburg area grew 0.1%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the Pittsburg area is $52,844, 35% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 28.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Pittsburg area runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (50).
Of the business types scored in the Pittsburg area, car washes and detailers (69), physical therapy clinics (67) and auto repair and car care businesses (57) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For car washes and detailers, that ranks #79 of 441 scored small-town markets.
The Pittsburg area is made up of one county, Crawford County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (80% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (46% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Pittsburg area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Pittsburg area with other small-town markets for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among small-town markets | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car washes and detailing | 69 | #79 of 441 | 5 | 3.2 | $3.3M | 133 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 67 | #73 of 400 | 5 | 3.2 | $3.8M | 158 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 57 | #201 of 538 | 61 | 38.5 | $274K | 102 | 26 |
| Tire shops | 53 | #193 of 431 | 7 | 4.4 | $2.4M | 95 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 52 | #262 of 538 | 38 | 24.0 | $440K | 99 | 19 |
| Spas and skin care | 50 | #242 of 504 | 10 | 6.3 | $1.3M | 150 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 49 | #191 of 399 | 5 | 3.2 | $3.3M | 114 | 12 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 48 | #292 of 537 | 22 | 13.9 | $2.3M | 75 | 23 |
| Convenience stores | 48 | #304 of 529 | 17 | 10.7 | $5M | 64 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 47 | #282 of 526 | 15 | 9.5 | $1.3M | 129 | 12 |
| Nail salons | 44 | #240 of 387 | 7 | 4.4 | $1.9M | 112 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 44 | #334 of 536 | 31 | 19.6 | $1.4M | 59 | 17 |
| Electricians | 43 | #194 of 295 | 5 | 3.2 | $7.3M | 61 | 8 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 43 | #257 of 400 | 6 | 3.8 | $3.2M | 101 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 43 | #353 of 533 | 26 | 16.4 | Index only | 137 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 43 | #357 of 538 | 51 | 32.2 | $257K | 121 | 14 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 42 | #350 of 529 | 16 | 10.1 | $3.2M | 85 | 6 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 41 | #259 of 387 | 6 | 3.8 | $1.8M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 41 | #343 of 506 | 11 | 6.9 | $7.8M | 83 | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 39 | #292 of 426 | 10 | 6.3 | $1.9M | 80 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 39 | #400 of 535 | 19 | 12.0 | $530K | 80 | 5 |
| Gyms | 38 | #379 of 506 | 10 | 6.3 | $1M | 77 | 5 |
| Hair salons | 38 | #400 of 538 | 31 | 19.6 | $423K | 98 | 10 |
| Pizza | 37 | #394 of 520 | 20 | 12.6 | $2.5M | 50 | 23 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 37 | #394 of 507 | 16 | 10.1 | $3.2M | 76 | 6 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 36 | #407 of 538 | 127 | 80.2 | $150K | 98 | 50 |
| Real estate | 36 | #440 of 536 | 35 | 22.1 | Index only | 128 | 12 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 35 | #346 of 458 | 15 | 9.5 | $1.3M | 71 | 26 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 34 | #425 of 538 | 41 | 25.9 | $2.1M | 61 | 10 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 34 | #429 of 538 | 162 | 102.3 | $312K | 84 | 65 |
| Home repair trades | 33 | #446 of 526 | 19 | 12.0 | $1.9M | 79 | 25 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 32 | #427 of 536 | 36 | 22.7 | $735K | 84 | 14 |
| Pet businesses | 32 | #446 of 527 | 23 | 14.5 | $469K | 53 | 6 |
| Child care and preschools | 31 | #377 of 454 | 11 | 6.9 | $422K | 42 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 31 | #433 of 536 | 28 | 17.7 | $945K | 74 | 14 |
| Property management | 30 | #156 of 180 | 7 | 4.4 | Index only | 50 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | 29 | #317 of 365 | 6 | 3.8 | $336K | 49 | 5 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 29 | #432 of 476 | 11 | 6.9 | $3.3M | 69 | 14 |
| Insurance agencies | 28 | #446 of 537 | 31 | 19.6 | $860K | 68 | 16 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 28 | #473 of 538 | 86 | 54.3 | $587K | 88 | 36 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 27 | #443 of 481 | 13 | 8.2 | $1.3M | 76 | 21 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 26 | #342 of 378 | 8 | 5.1 | $1.3M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 26 | #354 of 398 | 7 | 4.4 | $1.5M | 57 | 6 |
| Pet stores | 25 | #194 of 220 | 5 | 3.2 | $2.2M | 48 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.5 | $4.2M | 65 | 5 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.5 | $4.2M | 41 | 4 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $4.4M | 232 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $5.6M | 181 | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $8.8M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $12.1M | 143 | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $8.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $26.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $10.1M | Too few | 5 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in the Pittsburg area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $16.7M | $1,056 | 110 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $43.7M | $2,759 | 106 |
| Food away from home | $50.5M | $3,187 | 78 |
| Groceries | $85.3M | $5,387 | 85 |
| Personal care products and services | $13.1M | $828 | 82 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4.6M | $293 | 50 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $10.1M | $636 | 65 |
| Medical and dental services | $19M | $1,201 | 93 |
| Pets | $10.8M | $680 | 75 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $26.5M | $1,671 | 81 |
| Vehicle insurance | $26.6M | $1,682 | 86 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $36.4M | $2,295 | 76 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $16.7M | $1,052 | 74 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $193.9M | $12,244 | 73 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Pittsburg area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 39,008+0.1% since 2020
- Households
- 15,838
- Median age
- 35.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 61%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 590 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 66
- Median household income
- $52,844+28.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $71,498
- Median home value
- $132,600
- Jobs located here
- 17,159
- Daytime population
- 39,240Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Pittsburg, KS area growing?
Population estimates put the Pittsburg area at 39,008 people in 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 15,838 households. Median household income rose 28.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Pittsburg, KS area spend?
Households in the Pittsburg area spend about $193.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $85.3M on groceries and $50.5M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Pittsburg area spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (50).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Pittsburg, KS area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Pittsburg area are for car washes and detailers (69), physical therapy clinics (67) and auto repair and car care businesses (57). The Pittsburg area ranks #79 of 441 scored small-town markets for car washes and detailers.
How does the Pittsburg, KS area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Pittsburg area is $52,844 a year, 35% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $132,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Pittsburg area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (80% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (46% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. A small-town market is a town of 10,000 to 50,000 people and the county or counties tied to it by commuting. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 44 of the 56 business types have a score in the Pittsburg area, each ranked against other small-town markets.
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