Pittston, PA

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Pittston Overview

7,601
TOTAL POPULATION
3,379
MALE POPULATION
4,222
FEMALE POPULATION
80.03
MALES / 100 FEMALES
124.95
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,642
PER CAPITA INCOME
$60,609
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$44,863
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,721
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Pittston Zip Codes

Pittston Area Codes

Race in Pittston

The most populous races in Pittston are White / Caucasian (6,533 | 86.0%), Hispanic or Latino (478 | 6.3%), and Black / African American (474 | 6.2%).
Race in Pittston
Race# Population% Population
Asian801.1%
Black / African American4746.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino4786.3%
Native / Alaskan10.0%
White / Caucasian6,53386.0%
Two or more Races3454.5%
Some other Race1682.2%
Total7,601100.0%

Ancestry in Pittston

The most populous ancestries reported in Pittston are Italian (2,236 | 29.4%), Irish (1,822 | 24.0%), Polish (1,423 | 18.7%), German (990 | 13.0%), and English (508 | 6.7%), together accounting for 91.8% of all Pittston residents.
Ancestry in Pittston
Ancestry# Population% Population
African260.3%
American560.7%
Arab300.4%
Austrian120.2%
Belgian40.1%
Bhutanese871.1%
British60.1%
Burmese450.6%
Canadian60.1%
Carpatho Rusyn60.1%
Central American140.2%
Cherokee40.1%
Colombian811.1%
Creek10.0%
Croatian70.1%
Czech500.7%
Danish70.1%
Dominican120.2%
Dutch731.0%
Eastern European90.1%
English5086.7%
European170.2%
French580.8%
French Canadian270.4%
German99013.0%
Greek280.4%
Hungarian430.6%
Indian (Asian)300.4%
Irish1,82224.0%
Italian2,23629.4%
Jamaican400.5%
Lebanese100.1%
Lithuanian2823.7%
Mexican130.2%
Northern European120.2%
Panamanian140.2%
Pennsylvania German1231.6%
Polish1,42318.7%
Portuguese50.1%
Puerto Rican3414.5%
Russian1171.5%
Samoan370.5%
Scotch-Irish50.1%
Scottish680.9%
Slovak1912.5%
South American811.1%
Spanish160.2%
Sri Lankan50.1%
Subsaharan African260.3%
Swedish180.2%
Syrian200.3%
Ukrainian680.9%
Welsh2793.7%
West Indian540.7%
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Immigrants in Pittston

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Pittston came from Latin America (129 | 1.7%), South America (90 | 1.2%), Colombia (81 | 1.1%), Europe (62 | 0.8%), and Germany (55 | 0.7%), together accounting for 5.5% of all Pittston residents.
Immigrants in Pittston
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa470.6%
Asia390.5%
Brazil90.1%
Caribbean380.5%
Central America10.0%
China210.3%
Colombia811.1%
Dominican Republic120.2%
Eastern Asia390.5%
Europe620.8%
Germany550.7%
Italy70.1%
Jamaica260.3%
Korea180.2%
Latin America1291.7%
Mexico10.0%
Northern Africa80.1%
Senegal390.5%
South America901.2%
Southern Europe70.1%
Western Africa390.5%
Western Europe550.7%
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Sex and Age in Pittston

Sex and Age in Pittston

The most populous age groups in Pittston are 30 to 34 Years (353 | 10.4%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (456 | 10.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Pittston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years165 (4.9%)291 (6.9%)
5 to 9 Years270 (8.0%)378 (8.9%)
10 to 14 Years199 (5.9%)196 (4.6%)
15 to 19 Years239 (7.1%)165 (3.9%)
20 to 24 Years228 (6.8%)139 (3.3%)
25 to 29 Years241 (7.1%)429 (10.2%)
30 to 34 Years353 (10.4%)456 (10.8%)
35 to 39 Years164 (4.9%)285 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years83 (2.5%)160 (3.8%)
45 to 49 Years201 (5.9%)90 (2.1%)
50 to 54 Years213 (6.3%)190 (4.5%)
55 to 59 Years257 (7.6%)334 (7.9%)
60 to 64 Years183 (5.4%)320 (7.6%)
65 to 69 Years243 (7.2%)262 (6.2%)
70 to 74 Years114 (3.4%)168 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years126 (3.7%)139 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years68 (2.0%)106 (2.5%)
85 Years and over32 (0.9%)114 (2.7%)
Total3,379 (100.0%)4,222 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Pittston

Median Family Size in Pittston

The median family size in Pittston is 3.14 persons per family, with single female/mother families (613 | 37.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.47 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (207 | 12.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.49 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Pittston
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple807 (49.6%)3.05
Single Male/Father207 (12.7%)2.49
Single Female/Mother613 (37.7%)3.47
Total Families1,627 (100.0%)3.14

Median Household Size in Pittston

The median household size in Pittston is 2.23 persons per household, with single female/mother households (613 | 18.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.73 persons per household. non-family households (1,772 | 52.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Pittston
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple807 (23.7%)3.07
Single Male/Father207 (6.1%)2.78
Single Female/Mother613 (18.0%)3.73
Non-family1,772 (52.1%)1.26
Total Households3,399 (100.0%)2.23

Household Size by Marriage Status in Pittston

Out of a total of 3,399 households in Pittston, 1,627 (47.9%) are family households, while 1,772 (52.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 773, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,346.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Pittston
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,346 (39.6%)
2-Person Households773 (22.7%)373 (11.0%)
3-Person Households441 (13.0%)53 (1.6%)
4-Person Households156 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households162 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households46 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households49 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,627 (47.9%)1,772 (52.1%)

Female Fertility in Pittston

Fertility by Age in Pittston

Average fertility rate in Pittston is 33.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Pittston
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years41 (69.5%)40.0
35 to 50 years18 (30.5%)30.0
Total59 (100.0%)33.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pittston

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pittston
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Pittston

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Pittston
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma30 (50.8%)73.0
College or Associate's Degree24 (40.7%)36.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree5 (8.5%)22.0
Total59 (100.0%)33.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pittston

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pittston
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Pittston

Income Overview in Pittston

Per Capita Income in Pittston is $27,642, while median incomes of families and households are $60,609 and $44,863 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income7,601$27,642
Median Family Income1,627$60,609
Mean Family Income1,627$67,095
Median Household Income3,399$44,863
Mean Household Income3,399$60,412
Income Deficit1,627$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)7,60131.69%
Wage / Income Gap ($)7,60168.31¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7,6010.44

Earnings by Sex in Pittston

Average Earnings in Pittston are $34,332, $43,297 for men and $29,578 for women, a difference of 31.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Pittston
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,856 (49.5%)$43,297
Female1,892 (50.5%)$29,578
Total3,748 (100.0%)$34,332

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pittston

The most common earnings brackets in Pittston are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (239 | 12.9%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (261 | 13.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pittston
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less58 (3.1%)46 (2.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99942 (2.3%)103 (5.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49940 (2.2%)97 (5.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99916 (0.9%)77 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49943 (2.3%)128 (6.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99958 (3.1%)34 (1.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49934 (1.8%)32 (1.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99974 (4.0%)39 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49923 (1.2%)103 (5.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99993 (5.0%)103 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99989 (4.8%)198 (10.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999153 (8.2%)261 (13.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999143 (7.7%)90 (4.8%)
$40,000 to $44,999109 (5.9%)76 (4.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999239 (12.9%)88 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99987 (4.7%)52 (2.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999134 (7.2%)163 (8.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999158 (8.5%)75 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99982 (4.4%)73 (3.9%)
$100,000+181 (9.8%)54 (2.9%)
Total1,856 (100.0%)1,892 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pittston

Average earnings in Pittston are $45,765 for men and $30,997 for women, a difference of 32.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $111,563, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,226. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $36,354, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,458.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pittston
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,589$21,458
High School Diploma$32,226$29,196
College or Associate's Degree$47,151$33,048
Bachelor's Degree$53,651$36,354
Graduate Degree$111,563$0
Total$45,765$30,997

Family Income in Pittston

Family Income Brackets in Pittston

According to the Pittston family income data, there are 259 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 15.9% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 33 families (2.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Pittston
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00019011.7%
$10,000 to $14,999945.8%
$15,000 to $24,999986.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991388.5%
$35,000 to $49,99922814.0%
$50,000 to $74,99924615.1%
$75,000 to $99,99925915.9%
$100,000 to $149,99924214.9%
$150,000 to $199,999996.1%
$200,000+332.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pittston

3-person families (407 | 25.0%) account for the highest median family income in Pittston with $72,202 per family, while 2-person families (855 | 52.5%) have the highest median income of $24,919 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pittston
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families855 (52.5%)$49,838
3-Person Families407 (25.0%)$72,202
4-Person Families199 (12.2%)$47,153
5-Person Families86 (5.3%)$0
6-Person Families31 (1.9%)$0
7+ Person Families49 (3.0%)$0
Total1,627 (100.0%)$60,609

Family Income by Number of Earners in Pittston

Family Income by Number of Earners in Pittston
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners327 (20.1%)$0
1 Earner714 (43.9%)$47,869
2 Earners446 (27.4%)$87,692
3+ Earners140 (8.6%)$125,357
Total1,627 (100.0%)$60,609

Household Income in Pittston

Household Income Brackets in Pittston

With 513 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Pittston, accounting for 15.1% of all households. In contrast, only 88 households (2.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Pittston
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002657.8%
$10,000 to $14,9992316.8%
$15,000 to $24,99942812.6%
$25,000 to $34,99951315.1%
$35,000 to $49,99948914.4%
$50,000 to $74,99945913.5%
$75,000 to $99,99934710.2%
$100,000 to $149,99945213.3%
$150,000 to $199,9991263.7%
$200,000+882.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Pittston

The median household income in Pittston is $44,863, with the highest median household income of $49,316 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,182 households (34.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $26,133, with 55 households (1.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Pittston
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years55 (1.6%)$26,133
25 to 44 Years1,182 (34.8%)$49,316
45 to 64 Years1,215 (35.7%)$45,452
65+ Years947 (27.9%)$36,250
Total3,399 (100.0%)$44,863

Poverty in Pittston

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pittston

With 21.0% poverty level for males and 32.9% for females among the residents of Pittston, 12 to 14 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 118 males (85.5%) and 220 females (77.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pittston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years57 (34.5%)220 (77.5%)
5 Years18 (51.4%)52 (43.0%)
6 to 11 Years139 (58.9%)201 (58.1%)
12 to 14 Years118 (85.5%)57 (53.8%)
15 Years9 (27.3%)9 (50.0%)
16 and 17 Years87 (79.1%)31 (70.5%)
18 to 24 Years71 (21.9%)164 (67.8%)
25 to 34 Years21 (3.5%)187 (21.1%)
35 to 44 Years21 (8.5%)144 (32.4%)
45 to 54 Years84 (20.3%)113 (40.4%)
55 to 64 Years50 (11.4%)39 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years10 (2.8%)86 (20.0%)
75 Years and over11 (4.9%)85 (23.7%)
Total696 (21.0%)1,388 (32.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pittston

According to the poverty statistics in Pittston, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.2% of males and 94.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pittston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years108 (65.4%)64 (22.5%)
5 Years17 (48.6%)69 (57.0%)
6 to 11 Years97 (41.1%)145 (41.9%)
12 to 14 Years20 (14.5%)49 (46.2%)
15 Years24 (72.7%)9 (50.0%)
16 and 17 Years23 (20.9%)13 (29.5%)
18 to 24 Years253 (78.1%)78 (32.2%)
25 to 34 Years573 (96.5%)698 (78.9%)
35 to 44 Years226 (91.5%)301 (67.6%)
45 to 54 Years330 (79.7%)167 (59.6%)
55 to 64 Years390 (88.6%)615 (94.0%)
65 to 74 Years347 (97.2%)344 (80.0%)
75 Years and over215 (95.1%)274 (76.3%)
Total2,623 (79.0%)2,826 (67.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pittston

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Pittston show that 6.6% or 53 of the total 807 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 7.4%, comprising of 18 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pittston
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children512 (93.6%)35 (6.4%)
1 or 2 Children226 (92.6%)18 (7.4%)
3 or 4 Children6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total754 (93.4%)53 (6.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pittston

According to the poverty data in Pittston, 9.7% or 20 single-father households and 57.1% or 350 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (27.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 58 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pittston
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)52 (22.5%)
1 or 2 Children20 (27.4%)201 (70.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)58 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Total20 (9.7%)350 (57.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pittston

The poverty data for Pittston shows that 53 of the married-couple family households (6.6%) and 370 of the single-parent households (45.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (7.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 39 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pittston
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children35 (6.4%)52 (15.0%)
1 or 2 Children18 (7.4%)221 (61.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)58 (76.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Total53 (6.6%)370 (45.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Pittston

Employment by Class of Employer in Pittston

Among the 3,332 employed individuals in Pittston, private company employees (2,437 | 73.1%), not-for-profit organizations (278 | 8.3%), and state government employees (256 | 7.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Pittston
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,43773.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)591.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1173.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations2788.3%
Local Government Employees1053.2%
State Government Employees2567.7%
Federal Government Employees802.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total3,332100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Pittston

According to the labor force statistics for Pittston, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,051), 61.5% or 3,721 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.8% or 253 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 93.9% or 629 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 36.8% or 64 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Pittston
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years174 (49.3%)64 (36.8%)
20 to 24 Years341 (92.9%)36 (10.6%)
25 to 29 Years629 (93.9%)20 (3.2%)
30 to 34 Years701 (86.7%)19 (2.7%)
35 to 44 Years514 (74.3%)46 (8.9%)
45 to 54 Years523 (75.4%)59 (11.3%)
55 to 59 Years401 (67.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years256 (50.9%)10 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years155 (19.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over29 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,721 (61.5%)253 (6.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pittston

According to labor force statistics for Pittston, 76.4% of individuals (3,025) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,959) are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 154 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 93.9% or 803 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.0% or 139 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pittston
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School222 (63.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma839 (61.0%)16 (1.2%)
College / Associate Degree1,161 (84.1%)166 (12.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher803 (93.9%)5 (0.6%)
Total3,025 (76.4%)202 (5.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Pittston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pittston are Community & Social Service (409 | 11.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (309 | 8.9%), Education Instruction & Library (230 | 6.6%), Management (172 | 5.0%), and Health Technologists (160 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Pittston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pittston, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (75.3%), Computers & Mathematics (75.0%), and Management (74.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (87.4%), Education Instruction & Library (86.5%), and Health Technologists (79.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Pittston
OccupationMaleFemale
Management128 (74.4%)44 (25.6%)
Business & Financial55 (75.3%)18 (24.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science62 (69.7%)27 (30.3%)
Computers & Mathematics39 (75.0%)13 (25.0%)
Architecture & Engineering23 (62.2%)14 (37.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 115 (28.1%)294 (71.9%)
Education, Arts & Media53 (42.7%)71 (57.3%)
Legal Services & Support9 (52.9%)8 (47.1%)
Education Instruction & Library31 (13.5%)199 (86.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment22 (57.9%)16 (42.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating39 (12.6%)270 (87.4%)
Health Technologists33 (20.6%)127 (79.4%)
Total (Category)399 (37.9%)653 (62.1%)
Total (Overall)1,748 (50.4%)1,721 (49.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Pittston are Personal Care & Service (206 | 5.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (182 | 5.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (169 | 4.9%), Healthcare Support (111 | 3.2%), and Security & Protection (96 | 2.8%).
Services Occupations in Pittston

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Pittston, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (83.3%), Security & Protection (74.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (63.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (76.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (45.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Pittston
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)111 (100.0%)
Security & Protection71 (74.0%)25 (26.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention26 (61.9%)16 (38.1%)
Law Enforcement45 (83.3%)9 (16.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving92 (54.4%)77 (45.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance115 (63.2%)67 (36.8%)
Personal Care & Service49 (23.8%)157 (76.2%)
Total (Category)327 (42.8%)437 (57.2%)
Total (Overall)1,748 (50.4%)1,721 (49.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Pittston are Office & Administration (479 | 13.8%), and Sales & Related (348 | 10.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Pittston

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Pittston
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related155 (44.5%)193 (55.5%)
Office & Administration120 (25.1%)359 (75.0%)
Total (Category)275 (33.3%)552 (66.7%)
Total (Overall)1,748 (50.4%)1,721 (49.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Pittston are Construction & Extraction (194 | 5.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (118 | 3.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (19 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Pittston

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Pittston
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction194 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)331 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,748 (50.4%)1,721 (49.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Pittston are Material Moving (220 | 6.3%), Production (217 | 6.3%), and Transportation (58 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Pittston

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Pittston
OccupationMaleFemale
Production168 (77.4%)49 (22.6%)
Transportation55 (94.8%)3 (5.2%)
Material Moving193 (87.7%)27 (12.3%)
Total (Category)416 (84.0%)79 (16.0%)
Total (Overall)1,748 (50.4%)1,721 (49.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Pittston

Employment Industries in Pittston

The major employment industries in Pittston include Health Care & Social Assistance (625 | 18.0%), Retail Trade (523 | 15.1%), Manufacturing (419 | 12.1%), Educational Services (273 | 7.9%), and Construction (232 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries in Pittston

Employment Industries by Sex in Pittston

The Pittston industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (96.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (81.0%), Educational Services (78.7%), and Finance & Insurance (68.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Pittston
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction219 (94.4%)13 (5.6%)
Manufacturing318 (75.9%)101 (24.1%)
Wholesale Trade69 (60.0%)46 (40.0%)
Retail Trade217 (41.5%)306 (58.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing101 (96.2%)4 (3.8%)
Utilities5 (33.3%)10 (66.7%)
Information29 (43.3%)38 (56.7%)
Finance & Insurance35 (31.8%)75 (68.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing42 (70.0%)18 (30.0%)
Professional & Scientific113 (63.1%)66 (36.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support57 (50.0%)57 (50.0%)
Educational Services58 (21.2%)215 (78.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance119 (19.0%)506 (81.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation33 (48.5%)35 (51.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services118 (63.8%)67 (36.2%)
Public Administration83 (59.3%)57 (40.7%)
Total1,748 (50.4%)1,721 (49.6%)

Education in Pittston

School Enrollment in Pittston

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,766 students in Pittston are elementary school (503 | 28.5%), high school (344 | 19.5%), and college / undergraduate (282 | 16.0%).
School Enrollment in Pittston
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool915.1%
Kindergarten895.0%
Elementary School50328.5%
Middle School25814.6%
High School34419.5%
College / Undergraduate28216.0%
Graduate / Professional19911.3%
Total1,766100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pittston

Out of a total of 1,766 students who are enrolled in schools in Pittston, 228 (12.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,538 (87.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7 (58.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 43 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pittston
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old550 (93.2%)40 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds379 (98.2%)7 (1.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds196 (95.6%)9 (4.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds98 (91.6%)9 (8.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds106 (57.9%)77 (42.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds161 (67.1%)79 (32.9%)
35 Years and over5 (41.7%)7 (58.3%)
Total1,538 (87.1%)228 (12.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pittston

Business (240 | 21.2%), education (219 | 19.3%), science & technology (198 | 17.5%), engineering (108 | 9.5%), and arts & humanities (91 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 1,134 individuals in Pittston who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pittston
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics292.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural151.3%
Physical & Health Sciences40.4%
Psychology696.1%
Social Sciences443.9%
Engineering1089.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies121.1%
Science & Technology19817.5%
Business24021.2%
Education21919.3%
Literature & Languages403.5%
Liberal Arts & History312.7%
Visual & Performing Arts191.7%
Communications151.3%
Arts & Humanities918.0%
Total1,134100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Pittston

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pittston

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Pittston are males with 2 vehicles (570, accounting for 34.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (491, making up 34.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pittston
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle46 (2.8%)264 (16.0%)
1 Vehicle440 (26.3%)529 (32.0%)
2 Vehicles570 (34.1%)491 (29.7%)
3 Vehicles385 (23.0%)220 (13.3%)
4 Vehicles92 (5.5%)87 (5.3%)
5 or more Vehicles139 (8.3%)62 (3.7%)
Total1,672 (100.0%)1,653 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Pittston

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Pittston are 10 to 14 minutes (554 commuters, 17.7%), 20 to 24 minutes (529 commuters, 16.9%), and 15 to 19 minutes (495 commuters, 15.8%).
Commute Time in Pittston
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes290.9%
5 to 9 Minutes38912.4%
10 to 14 Minutes55417.7%
15 to 19 Minutes49515.8%
20 to 24 Minutes52916.9%
25 to 29 Minutes2688.5%
30 to 34 Minutes42613.6%
35 to 39 Minutes200.6%
40 to 44 Minutes1494.8%
45 to 59 Minutes471.5%
60 to 89 Minutes882.8%
90 or more Minutes1434.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Pittston

The most common commute times in Pittston are 10 to 14 minutes (241 commuters, 15.7%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (346 commuters, 21.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Pittston
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes18 (1.2%)11 (0.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes216 (14.0%)173 (10.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes241 (15.7%)313 (19.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes195 (12.7%)300 (18.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes183 (11.9%)346 (21.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes216 (14.0%)52 (3.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes207 (13.5%)219 (13.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes7 (0.5%)13 (0.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes123 (8.0%)26 (1.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes39 (2.5%)8 (0.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes37 (2.4%)51 (3.2%)
90 or more Minutes56 (3.6%)87 (5.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pittston

The most frequent times of departure to work in Pittston are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (217, 14.1%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (243, 15.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pittston
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM66 (4.3%)155 (9.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM42 (2.7%)34 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM178 (11.6%)16 (1.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM179 (11.6%)133 (8.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM187 (12.2%)243 (15.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM88 (5.7%)147 (9.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM217 (14.1%)146 (9.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM49 (3.2%)116 (7.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM39 (2.5%)165 (10.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM82 (5.3%)43 (2.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)29 (1.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM14 (0.9%)11 (0.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM200 (13.0%)133 (8.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM197 (12.8%)228 (14.3%)
Total1,538 (100.0%)1,599 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Pittston

Occupancy by Ownership in Pittston

Of the total 3,399 dwellings in Pittston, owner-occupied units account for 1,662 (48.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,737 (51.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Pittston
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,66248.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,73751.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,399100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Pittston

Occupancy by Household Size in Pittston
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,34639.6%
2-Person Household1,14633.7%
3-Person Household49414.5%
4+ Person Household41312.1%
Total Housing Units3,399100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pittston

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pittston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household517 (38.4%)829 (61.6%)
2-Person Household632 (55.1%)514 (44.9%)
3-Person Household277 (56.1%)217 (43.9%)
4+ Person Household236 (57.1%)177 (42.9%)
Total Housing Units1,662 (48.9%)1,737 (51.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pittston

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pittston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School94 (47.2%)105 (52.8%)
High School Diploma652 (50.0%)652 (50.0%)
College/Associate Degree541 (45.5%)647 (54.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher375 (53.0%)333 (47.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pittston

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pittston
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years76422.5%
35 to 44 Years47313.9%
45 to 54 Years43412.8%
55 to 64 Years78123.0%
65 to 74 Years53015.6%
75 to 84 Years3109.1%
85 Years and Over1073.2%
Total3,399100.0%

Housing Finances in Pittston

Median Income by Occupancy in Pittston

Median Income by Occupancy in Pittston
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,662 (48.9%)$69,538
Renter-Occupied1,737 (51.1%)$30,557
Average3,399 (100.0%)$44,863

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pittston

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pittston
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00013 (0.8%)168 (9.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99924 (1.4%)61 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $14,99943 (2.6%)187 (10.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99967 (4.0%)74 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99944 (2.6%)243 (14.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999167 (10.1%)345 (19.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999214 (12.9%)274 (15.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999335 (20.2%)124 (7.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999278 (16.7%)70 (4.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999283 (17.0%)170 (9.8%)
$150,000 or more194 (11.7%)21 (1.2%)
Total1,662 (100.0%)1,737 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pittston

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pittston
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30056 (3.4%)311 (17.9%)
$300 to $499216 (13.0%)110 (6.3%)
$500 to $799346 (20.8%)458 (26.4%)
$800 to $999254 (15.3%)200 (11.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499544 (32.7%)546 (31.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999228 (13.7%)56 (3.2%)
$2,000 to $2,49918 (1.1%)12 (0.7%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)9 (0.5%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)9 (0.5%)
Total1,662 (100.0%)1,737 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Pittston

Housing Structures in Pittston

Housing Structures in Pittston
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,62747.9%
Single Unit, Attached61118.0%
2 Unit Apartments3269.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2286.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1684.9%
10 or more Apartments42512.5%
Mobile Home / Other140.4%
Total3,399100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pittston

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pittston
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,306 (80.3%)321 (19.7%)
Single Unit, Attached242 (39.6%)369 (60.4%)
2 Unit Apartments59 (18.1%)267 (81.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments30 (13.2%)198 (86.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)168 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments25 (5.9%)400 (94.1%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total1,662 (48.9%)1,737 (51.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pittston

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pittston
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)18 (1.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms38 (2.3%)476 (27.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms282 (17.0%)635 (36.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms847 (51.0%)439 (25.3%)
8 or more Rooms495 (29.8%)169 (9.7%)
Total1,662 (100.0%)1,737 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pittston

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pittston
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas976 (58.7%)874 (50.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas34 (2.1%)31 (1.8%)
Electricity233 (14.0%)646 (37.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene362 (21.8%)118 (6.8%)
Coal or Coke57 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)29 (1.7%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)39 (2.2%)
Total1,662 (100.0%)1,737 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Pittston

Household Vehicle Usage in Pittston
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle74 (4.4%)627 (36.1%)
1 Vehicle636 (38.3%)791 (45.5%)
2 Vehicles604 (36.3%)204 (11.7%)
3 or more Vehicles348 (20.9%)115 (6.6%)
Total1,662 (100.0%)1,737 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Pittston

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Pittston

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units714948
Median Property Value$92,000$118,200
Median Household Income$56,900$123
Monthly Housing Costs$597$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,995$18

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pittston

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pittston
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00046 (6.4%)11 (1.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999360 (50.4%)339 (35.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999261 (36.5%)594 (62.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99947 (6.6%)4 (0.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total714 (100.0%)948 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pittston

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pittston
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00025 (3.5%)67 (7.1%)
$10,000 to $24,99988 (12.3%)12 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999136 (19.1%)66 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99962 (8.7%)31 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999143 (20.0%)152 (16.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99998 (13.7%)192 (20.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99991 (12.8%)180 (19.0%)
$150,000 or more71 (9.9%)192 (20.3%)
Total714 (100.0%)948 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pittston

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pittston
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x352 (49.3%)80,682 (8,510.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x157 (22.0%)588 (62.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x86 (12.0%)148 (15.6%)
4.0x or more113 (15.8%)80 (8.4%)
Total714 (100.0%)948 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pittston

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pittston
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80060 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499134 (18.8%)68 (7.2%)
$800 to $1,499489 (68.5%)69 (7.3%)
Total714 (100.0%)948 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Pittston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pittston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pittston
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years598 (97.7%)14 (2.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,218 (98.5%)18 (1.5%)
19 to 25 Years638 (94.0%)41 (6.0%)
26 to 34 Years1,165 (95.3%)57 (4.7%)
35 to 44 Years678 (98.0%)14 (2.0%)
45 to 54 Years593 (85.5%)101 (14.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,057 (96.6%)37 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years787 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older585 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,319 (96.3%)282 (3.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pittston

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pittston
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born598 (97.7%)14 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,218 (98.5%)18 (1.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen638 (94.0%)41 (6.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pittston

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pittston
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,627 (95.3%)81 (4.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,918 (95.3%)95 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999888 (95.2%)45 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999969 (98.2%)18 (1.8%)
$100,000 and over1,886 (97.8%)42 (2.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pittston

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pittston
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6405 (66.2%)209 (34.2%)
6 to 18 Years912 (73.8%)361 (29.2%)
19 to 25 Years240 (35.3%)450 (66.3%)
25 to 34 Years304 (24.9%)916 (75.0%)
35 to 44 Years285 (41.2%)410 (59.3%)
45 to 54 Years210 (30.3%)399 (57.5%)
55 to 64 Years404 (36.9%)836 (76.4%)
65 to 74 Years760 (96.6%)506 (64.3%)
75 Years and over585 (100.0%)467 (79.8%)
Total4,105 (54.0%)4,554 (59.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pittston

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pittston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)43 (14.8%)
5 to 17 Years55 (9.0%)62 (9.8%)
18 to 34 Years45 (4.9%)89 (7.9%)
35 to 64 Years219 (19.9%)372 (27.0%)
65 to 74 Years129 (36.1%)126 (29.3%)
75 Years and over111 (49.1%)140 (39.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Pittston

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Pittston: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)43 (14.8%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)39 (6.1%)
18 to 34 Years1 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years73 (6.6%)38 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years83 (23.3%)17 (4.0%)
75 Years and over49 (21.7%)92 (25.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Pittston: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)43 (14.8%)
5 to 17 Years9 (1.5%)1 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years17 (1.8%)25 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years32 (2.9%)39 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over23 (10.2%)18 (5.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Pittston: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years55 (9.0%)14 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years44 (4.8%)64 (5.7%)
35 to 64 Years89 (8.1%)131 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years75 (21.0%)55 (12.8%)
75 Years and over50 (22.1%)51 (14.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Pittston: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years78 (7.1%)226 (16.4%)
65 to 74 Years117 (32.8%)102 (23.7%)
75 Years and over75 (33.2%)99 (27.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Pittston: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years16 (1.5%)136 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)63 (14.6%)
75 Years and over34 (15.0%)34 (9.5%)

Technology Access in Pittston

Computing Device Access in Pittston

Computing Device Access in Pittston
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,25866.4%
Smartphone2,62277.1%
Tablet1,89655.8%
No Computing Device36610.8%
Total3,399100.0%

Internet Access in Pittston

Internet Access in Pittston
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet120.4%
Broadband Home2,34669.0%
Cellular Data Only48114.1%
Satellite Internet1514.4%
No Internet49214.5%
Total3,399100.0%

Pittston Summary

Pittston, Pennsylvania is a small city located in Luzerne County in the northeastern part of the state. It is situated on the banks of the Susquehanna River, about 25 miles northwest of Wilkes-Barre. The city has a population of approximately 7,739 people, according to the 2010 census.

History

Pittston was founded in 1770 by William Pitt, a British statesman and the first Earl of Chatham. The city was originally known as Pittstown, but the name was changed to Pittston in 1853. The city was incorporated in 1854.
Pittston was an important center of the coal mining industry in the 19th and 20th centuries. The city was also home to several large manufacturing companies, including the Pittston Stove Company, the Pittston Iron Works, and the Pittston Woolen Mills.

Geography

Pittston is located in the Wyoming Valley of northeastern Pennsylvania. The city is situated on the banks of the Susquehanna River, about 25 miles northwest of Wilkes-Barre. The city has a total area of 1.7 square miles, all of which is land.

Economy

Pittston’s economy is largely based on manufacturing and services. The city is home to several large manufacturing companies, including the Pittston Stove Company, the Pittston Iron Works, and the Pittston Woolen Mills. The city is also home to several service-based businesses, including banks, insurance companies, and medical centers.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, Pittston has a population of 7,739 people. The city has a median household income of $37,945 and a median family income of $45,945. The city’s population is largely white (90.2%), with small percentages of African American (4.2%), Asian (2.2%), and Hispanic (2.2%) residents. The city’s population is also largely Catholic (62.2%), with small percentages of Protestant (19.2%), Jewish (2.2%), and other (16.4%) residents.

Conclusion

Pittston, Pennsylvania is a small city located in Luzerne County in the northeastern part of the state. It is situated on the banks of the Susquehanna River, about 25 miles northwest of Wilkes-Barre. The city has a population of approximately 7,739 people, according to the 2010 census. Pittston’s economy is largely based on manufacturing and services, and the city is home to several large manufacturing companies and service-based businesses. The city’s population is largely white, with small percentages of African American, Asian, and Hispanic residents. The city’s population is also largely Catholic, with small percentages of Protestant, Jewish, and other residents.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Pittston?
Total Population of Pittston is 7,601.
What is the Total Male Population of Pittston?
Total Male Population of Pittston is 3,379.
What is the Total Female Population of Pittston?
Total Female Population of Pittston is 4,222.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Pittston?
There are 80.03 Males per 100 Females in Pittston.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Pittston?
There are 124.95 Females per 100 Males in Pittston.
What is the Median Population Age in Pittston?
Median Population Age in Pittston is 36.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Pittston
Average Family Size in Pittston is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Pittston
Average Household Size in Pittston is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Pittston?
Per Capita income in Pittston is $27,642.
What is the Median Family Income in Pittston?
Median Family Income in Pittston is $60,609.
What is the Median Household income in Pittston?
Median Household Income in Pittston is $44,863.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Pittston?
Income or Wage Gap in Pittston is 31.7%.
Women in Pittston earn 68.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Pittston?
Inequality or Gini Index in Pittston is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Pittston?
There are 3,721 People in the Labor Forcein in Pittston.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Pittston?
61.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Pittston.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Pittston?
Unemployment Rate in Pittston is 6.8%.