South Pittsburg, Tennessee
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South Pittsburg is a city located in Marion County, Tennessee. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,295. South Pittsburg is home to the National Cornbread Festival.
Geography
South Pittsburg is located at 35°0'30" North, 85°42'38" West (35.008342, -85.710645)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.3 km² (5.9 mi²). 15.3 km² (5.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 3,295 people, 1,328 households, and 861 families residing in the city. The population density is 214.9/km² (556.3/mi²). There are 1,464 housing units at an average density of 95.5/km² (247.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 80.64% White, 17.51% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. 0.94% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,328 households out of which 28.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% are married couples living together, 17.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% are non-families. 32.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 2.97.
In the city the population is spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 84.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 78.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $26,000, and the median income for a family is $31,809. Males have a median income of $30,813 versus $20,948 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,021. 20.9% of the population and 18.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 30.5% of those under the age of 18 and 14.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.