Pittsburg, Texas Explained
Official Name: | Pittsburg, Texas |
Settlement Type: | City |
Mapsize: | 250px |
Image Map1: | Camp County Pittsburg.svg |
Mapsize1: | 250px |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | United States |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Texas |
Subdivision Type2: | County |
Subdivision Name2: | Camp |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Area Footnotes: | [1] |
Area Total Km2: | 9.35 |
Area Land Km2: | 9.33 |
Area Water Km2: | 0.03 |
Area Total Sq Mi: | 3.61 |
Area Land Sq Mi: | 3.60 |
Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.01 |
Population As Of: | 2020 |
Population Total: | 4335 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Population Density Sq Mi: | auto |
Timezone: | Central (CST) |
Utc Offset: | −6 |
Timezone Dst: | CDT |
Utc Offset Dst: | −5 |
Elevation M: | 120 |
Elevation Ft: | 394 |
Coordinates: | 32.9969°N -94.9681°W |
Postal Code Type: | ZIP code |
Postal Code: | 75686 |
Area Code: | 903, 430 |
Area Code Type: | Area code |
Blank Name: | FIPS code |
Blank Info: | 48-57908[2] |
Blank1 Name: | GNIS feature ID |
Blank1 Info: | 1344152[3] |
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Pittsburg is a city in, and the county seat of, Camp County,[4] Texas, United States. Best known as the former home of the giant poultry producer Pilgrim's and the home of racing legend Carroll Shelby. In 1902, it was the site of an early flight attempt by the Ezekiel Air Ship Mfg Co.[5] With a 2020 census-tabulated population of 4,335, it is the most populous city in Camp County.[6]
Etymology
The city is named after the family of William Harrison Pitts.[7] 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.[8]
Geography
Pittsburg is located at 32°59'49" North, 94°58'5" West (32.997029, –94.968044).[9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.3sqmi, all land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Pittsburg has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[10]
Demographics
As of the
census of 2000, 4,347 people, 1,593 households, and 1,056 families ved inin the city. The population density was 1301.9sp=usNaNsp=us. The 1,779 housing units had an average density of 532.8sp=usNaNsp=us. 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. About 23.86% of the population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race. As of the
2020 United States census, its population was 4,335; according to the American Community Survey in 2020, 34.3% of the population was non-Hispanic White, 30.9% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8% multiracial, and 32.8% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
[12] These statistics reflected nationwide demographic trends of diversification.
[13] [14] [15] In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $24,789, and 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. In 2020, the median household income grew to $48,340.[16]
Education
The city of Pittsburg is served by the Pittsburg Independent School District and home to the Pittsburg High School Pirates.
Notable people
- Barbara Smith Conrad, opera singer (Vienna State Opera and the Metropolitan Opera Company)[17]
- Howard Garrett, author and radio talk show host, artist, leader in the organic gardening field[18]
- Louie Gohmert, politician, Republican U.S. Representative from Texas's 1st congressional district
- Mildred Fay Jefferson, first Black woman to graduate from Harvard Medical School and national pro-life leader[19]
- Homer Jones, former professional American football player
- Frank P. Lockhart served as US Consul General and Counsellor in China.
- Ernie McAnally, professional baseball player, Montreal Expos 1971–1974
- Ken Reeves (American football), former professional American football player
- Carroll Shelby, racing and automotive designer and former driver
- Lonnie "Bo" Pilgrim, founder of Pilgrim's Pride
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. August 7, 2020.
- Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. January 31, 2008.
- Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. January 31, 2008. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
- Web site: Find a County. National Association of Counties. June 7, 2011.
- Web site: The Ezekiel Airship - Camp County ~ Number: 9794 . 1976 . Texas Historic Sites Atlas . Texas Historical Commission.
- Web site: Geography Profile: Pittsburg city, Texas . April 21, 2022 . data.census.gov.
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- Web site: Texas Town Changing its Name to Support Cowboys . June 21, 2023 . AP NEWS . en.
- Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. April 23, 2011. February 12, 2011.
- http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=660714&cityname=Pittsburg%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Pittsburg, Texas
- Web site: Explore Census Data . May 21, 2022 . data.census.gov.
- Web site: 2020 ACS 5-Year Demographic and Housing Estimates . April 21, 2022 . data.census.gov.
- News: August 13, 2021 . A Changing Country . en-US . The New York Times . April 21, 2022 . 0362-4331.
- Web site: Passel . Jeffrey S. . Lopez . Mark Hugo . Cohn . D’Vera . U.S. Hispanic population continued its geographic spread in the 2010s . April 21, 2022 . Pew Research Center . en-US.
- News: August 12, 2021 . US census: Hispanic and Asian-American driving US population growth . en-GB . BBC News . April 21, 2022.
- Web site: 2020 ACS 5-Year Financial Characteristics Estimates . April 21, 2022 . data.census.gov.
- http://www.harlemoperatheater.org/members/1254708/uploaded/findinghervoice.doc "Finding Her Voice"
- https://www.dirtdoctor.com/about-howard?_r=1 Dirt Doctor Website
- https://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/19/us/19jefferson.html?_r=1 New York Times Obituary