According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Pittsburg increased by nearly 500 people to 20,646 in 2020, a 2.4 percent increase over 2019. The city was recently ranked by Unacast as the fourth fastest-growing small city in the nation.
City Manager Daron Hall said the population increase can be attributed to many factors, including growth in jobs and housing.
“I believe we are growing because of our increased commitment to improving our houses, schools and our amenities,” Hall said. “It all starts with jobs, but having houses for people to live in, and quality education, is what will keep them here.”
Hall said a “conscious effort by the community to grow and attract people is being realized.”
“Due to this effort, our community has seen an investment of $535 million and 1,677 jobs over the past several years,” he said. “It has truly been a joint effort by all of our business and institutions”