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Pittsburg, TX
City in Camp County, Texas.
Population
4,432
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,231
ZIP codes
0
Pittsburg and its ZIP codes
Pittsburg at a glance
- Pittsburg is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,308 a year, 44% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,200 (58% below Texas) and median rent is $777 a month.
Local data for Pittsburg, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pittsburg, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,308
Poverty rate
24.7%
Median home value
$119,200
Median rent
$777/mo
Homeownership
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.5%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,763), German Americans (324), Irish Americans (111).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Camp County. PPP loans are for Pittsburg.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,622
4,000 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,528
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$94.1M
FY 2026, $7,547 per person
How people get to work
Pittsburg, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.3%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pittsburg, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
343
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
93° / 32°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
1
No Superfund sites
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pittsburg, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.2%
U.S. 11.1% +12.1 pts
Cities near Pittsburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky MoundTown | 4.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Mount PleasantCity | 9.5 mi | 20.3 |
| Miller's CoveTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| WinfieldCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| DaingerfieldCity | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| Lone StarCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| OmahaCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| WinnsboroCity | 19 mi | 3.7 |
| Mount VernonTown | 19 mi | 4.3 |
| GilmerCity | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| Hughes SpringsCity | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| Ore CityCity | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| NaplesCity | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| AvingerTown | 25 mi | 1.9 |
| Holly Lake RanchCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 8.7 |
| TalcoCity | 26 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pittsburg, TX in?
- Pittsburg is in Camp County, Texas.
- What is the population of Pittsburg, TX?
- About 4,432 people live in Pittsburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pittsburg?
- Nearby places include Rocky Mound (4.4 mi), Mount Pleasant (9.5 mi), Miller's Cove (13 mi), Winfield (14 mi), Daingerfield (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023