Pittston, PA Demographics

A map of Pittston's Population by Race

Pittston, Pennsylvania had a population of 7,591 in 2020. It was 83.9% White, 3.8% Black, 0.5% Asian, 7.8% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pittston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Pittston is the 148th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Pittston's White Population

6,367 residents of Pittston identify as White, or 83.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Pittston slightly larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Pittston is ranked #1434 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pittston is less White than neighboring West Pittston (89.5% White), Browntown (95.4% White), Hughestown (92.5% White), Yatesville (93.3% White), and Duryea (91.2% White).

Pittston's Black Population

286 residents of Pittston identify as Black, or 3.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pittston slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Pittston is ranked #385 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pittston is more Black than neighboring West Pittston (2.1% Black), Browntown (0.5% Black), Hughestown (1.1% Black), Yatesville (2.7% Black), and Duryea (1.4% Black).

Pittston's Asian Population

40 residents of Pittston identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pittston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Pittston is ranked #890 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pittston is more Asian than neighboring Browntown (0.2% Asian). Pittston is less Asian than neighboring West Pittston (0.7% Asian), Hughestown (0.8% Asian), Yatesville (1.1% Asian), and Duryea (1.3% Asian).

Pittston's Hispanic Population

594 residents of Pittston identify as Hispanic, or 7.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pittston roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Pittston is ranked #256 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pittston is more Hispanic than neighboring West Pittston (3.6% Hispanic), Browntown (1.8% Hispanic), Hughestown (2.5% Hispanic), Yatesville (0.9% Hispanic), and Duryea (3.6% Hispanic).

Pittston's Native American/Other Population

31 residents of Pittston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pittston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Pittston is ranked #762 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pittston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Browntown (0.3% Native American/Other), and Duryea (0.3% Native American/Other). Pittston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Yatesville (0.5% Native American/Other).

Pittston's Multiracial Population

273 residents of Pittston identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pittston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Pittston is ranked #775 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pittston is more Multiracial than neighboring Browntown (1.7% Multiracial), Hughestown (2.8% Multiracial), Yatesville (1.6% Multiracial), and Duryea (2.3% Multiracial). Pittston is less Multiracial than neighboring West Pittston (3.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.