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Pittsburg, TX


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Pittsburg, Texas

Pittsburg, Texas, in Camp county, is 36 miles N of Longview, Texas (center to center) and 107 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city has a population of 4,347.

The People and Families of Pittsburg

In Pittsburg, about 45% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Pittsburg, since the city is home to many young children. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Approximately 46% of Pittsburg is non-white. No single racial group represents Pittsburg, a city where diversity is valued.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pittsburg had a median family income of $28,398.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Pittsburg gave more campaign money ($29,788) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Pittsburg Housing

Owners occupy 60% of the housing units in Pittsburg.

Commuting

In Pittsburg, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Pittsburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPittsburg Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Pittsburg Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Pittsburg, TX

Comparing Pittsburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens68
Male Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men23
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size85
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents88
People Living Alone79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built74
Affordability of Property Taxes67

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime34
Low Property Crime34
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