Pittsburg, Texas

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Pittsburg, Texas
City

Downtown Pittsburg, Texas

Camp County Courthouse
Location of Pittsburg, Texas
Location of Pittsburg, Texas
Camp County Pittsburg.svg
Coordinates: 32°59′49″N 94°58′5″W / 32.99694°N 94.96806°W / 32.99694; -94.96806Coordinates: 32°59′49″N 94°58′5″W / 32.99694°N 94.96806°W / 32.99694; -94.96806
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyCamp
Area
[1]
 • Total3.61 sq mi (9.35 km2)
 • Land3.60 sq mi (9.33 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
394 ft (120 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total4,497
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
4,697
 • Density1,304.36/sq mi (503.56/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75686
Area code903
FIPS code48-57908[2]
GNIS feature ID1344152[3]
Websitewww.pittsburgtexas.com

Pittsburg is a city and the county seat of Camp County,[5] Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 4,497. It is best known as the former home of the giant poultry producer Pilgrim's and the home of racing legend Carroll Shelby. Pittsburg is also the birthplace of Cavenders Boot City. It is also the hometown of Tennessee Titan Kendall Wright. In 1902, it was the site of an early flight attempt by the Ezekiel Air Ship Mfg Co.

Etymology[]

The city is named after the family of William Harrison Pitts.[6] In 1996, the town changed its name to "Cowboys" for a few weeks in support of the Dallas Cowboys, who faced the Pittsburgh Steelers that year in Super Bowl XXX.[7]

Geography[]

Pittsburg is located at 32°59'49" North, 94°58'5" West (32.997029, -94.968044).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2), all land.

Climate[]

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Pittsburg has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1880745—
18901,20361.5%
19001,78348.2%
19101,9167.5%
19202,54032.6%
19302,6403.9%
19402,91610.5%
19503,1427.8%
19603,79620.8%
19703,8441.3%
19804,24510.4%
19904,007−5.6%
20004,3478.5%
20104,4973.5%
2019 (est.)4,697[4]4.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

As of the census of 2000,[2] there were 4,347 people (5100 as a present estimate), 1,593 households (4530 as a present estimate), 150 rental apartments, 1,056 families living in the city, 25 Protestant churches, and 1 Catholic. The population density was 1,301.9 people per square mile (502.5/km2). There were 1,779 housing units at an average density of 532.8 per square mile (205.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 54.50% White, 27.97% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 15.76% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. 23.86% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,593 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 19.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 30.0% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,789, and the median income for a family was $28,398. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $20,042 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,882. 27.7% of the population and 23.8% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 38.8% of those under the age of 18 and 14.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Pittsburg is located in the geographic center of northeast Texas in the I-30 corridor, on US Highway 271 and SH 11, ten minutes south of I-30 and forty-five miles from I-20.

Education[]

The city of Pittsburg is served by the Pittsburg Independent School District and home to the Pittsburg High School Pirates.

Notable people[]

"Our Famous People" display at Pittsburg's Northeast Texas Rural Heritage Center and Museum
  • Barbara Smith Conrad, opera singer (Vienna State Opera and the Metropolitan Opera Company)[11]
  • Louie Gohmert, politician, Republican U.S. Representative from Texas's 1st congressional district
  • Mildred Fay Jefferson, first black woman graduate from Harvard Medical School and national pro-life leader[12]
  • Homer Jones, professional football wide receiver (New York Giants and Cleveland Browns)
  • Frank P. Lockhart, who served as US Consul General and Counsellor in China.
  • Ernie McAnally, professional baseball player, Montreal Expos 1971-74
  • Ken Reeves (American football), offensive tackle for Texas A&M University and NFL's Philadelphia Eagles (1985-1989) and Cleveland Browns (1990).
  • Carroll Shelby, racing and automotive designer and former driver
  • Lonnie "Bo" Pilgrim, founder of Pilgrim's Pride, largest poultry and egg producer in USA
  • Dave Abernathy, Mayor of Pittsburg, Texas for 52 consecutive years.
  • Kendall Wright, wide receiver for Baylor and NFL's Tennessee Titans, Chicago Bears
  • Jeremy Loyd, LineBacker for Iowa State University and NFL's St. Louis Rams
  • Koe Wetzel, Country/Southern Rock singer

References[]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  6. ^ Pittsburg from the Handbook of Texas Online.
  7. ^ "Texas Town Changing Its Name To Support Cowboys." Associated Press. http://www.apnewsarchive.com/1996/Texas-Town-Changing-its-Name-to-Support-Cowboys/id-7fda3249bd8cad2453e8fa4e3131922d Published Jan. 19, 1996. Retrieved Dec. 5, 2016.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. ^ Climate Summary for Pittsburg, Texas
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "Finding Her Voice" Archived 2009-02-05 at the Wayback Machine. – Harlem Opera Theater. – (Microsoft Word *.DOC document)
  12. ^ New York Times Obituary November 2, 2010

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