Pittsburg is a city located in Camp County Texas. Pittsburg has a 2024 population of 4,580. It is also the county seat of Camp County. Pittsburg is currently growing at a rate of 1.44% annually and its population has increased by 6.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,319 in 2020.
The average household income in Pittsburg is $62,339 with a poverty rate of 26.35%. The median age in Pittsburg is 32.9 years: 32.7 years for males, and 33.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pittsburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,201 | 50.01% |
| Black or African American | 877 | 19.93% |
| Two or more races | 703 | 15.97% |
| Other race | 575 | 13.07% |
| Asian | 45 | 1.02% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,556 | 2.79 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Non Family | 634 | 1.34 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Married | 543 | 4.36 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Female | 291 | 3.04 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Male | 88 | 2.73 | 97.7 | 2.3 |
3.69
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
54.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 226 | 8.49% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 2.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 225 | 8.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 107 | 4.02% |
| High School Graduate | 1,210 | 45.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 256 | 9.62% |
| Some College | 581 | 21.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,085 | 1,058 | 144 |
| Hispanic | 819 | 510 | 15 |
| Black | 682 | 542 | 148 |
| 2+ Races | 290 | 113 | 15 |
| Other Race | 258 | 183 | 0 |
| Asian | 45 | 45 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $29,667 | $51,280 | $15,900 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,686 | $82,083 | $32,699 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,250 | $56,059 | $16,336 |
| Overall | $37,192 | $54,808 | $22,031 |
| Some College | $37,117 | $48,000 | $35,893 |
$37,192
Average Earnings
$54,808
Average Male
$22,031
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.39% of Pittsburg residents speak only English, while 26.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,526 | 419 | 27.46% |
| White | 1,737 | 372 | 21.42% |
| Black | 871 | 291 | 33.41% |
| Multiple | 691 | 175 | 25.33% |
| Other | 560 | 170 | 30.36% |
| Asian | 45 | 45 | 100% |
26.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.72%
Male Poverty Rate
27.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pittsburg is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pittsburg is White, with 21.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.53% |
| Some College | 27.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.91% |
| Female Employed | 17.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.1% |
| Male Employed | 11.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,854 | $66,034 |
| Households | $48,081 | $62,339 |
| Married Families | $87,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,250 | $52,895 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
258
Number of Veterans
243
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 92 |
| First Gulf War | 86 |
| Vietnam | 68 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 86 |
| 55 to 64 | 72 |
| 65 to 74 | 68 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 157 | 10.27% |
| Black | 90 | 12.23% |
| Other Race | 8 | 2.64% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 0.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
51.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.12%
Born in Pittsburg
84.89%
Native Born
15.11%
Foreign Born
13.54%
Non Citizen
1.57%
Naturalized
84.89% of Pittsburg residents were born in the United States, with 78.12% having been born in Texas. 13.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,906 | 65 | 1.34% |
| 2028 | 4,841 | 65 | 1.36% |
| 2027 | 4,776 | 66 | 1.4% |
| 2026 | 4,710 | 65 | 1.4% |
| 2025 | 4,645 | 65 | 1.42% |
| 2024 | 4,580 | 65 | 1.44% |
| 2023 | 4,515 | 98 | 2.22% |
| 2022 | 4,417 | 31 | 0.71% |
| 2021 | 4,386 | 67 | 1.55% |
| 2020 | 4,319 | -374 | -7.97% |
| 2019 | 4,693 | 39 | 0.84% |
| 2018 | 4,654 | 39 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 4,615 | 21 | 0.46% |
| 2016 | 4,594 | 13 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 4,581 | 10 | 0.22% |
| 2014 | 4,571 | 53 | 1.17% |
| 2013 | 4,518 | -13 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 4,531 | 9 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 4,522 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4,522 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,347 | 340 | 8.49% |
| 1990 | 4,007 | -238 | -5.61% |
| 1980 | 4,245 | 401 | 10.43% |
| 1970 | 3,844 | 48 | 1.26% |
| 1960 | 3,796 | 654 | 20.81% |
| 1950 | 3,142 | 226 | 7.75% |
| 1940 | 2,916 | 276 | 10.45% |
| 1930 | 2,640 | 100 | 3.94% |
| 1920 | 2,540 | -2,366 | -48.23% |