Pittsburg, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pittsburg
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Pittsburg Municipal Center
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Location of Pittsburg in Williamson County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Williamson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.09 sq mi (5.42 km2) |
| • Land | 2.06 sq mi (5.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 565 |
| • Density | 273.61/sq mi (105.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
62974
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-60209 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399681 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Pittsburg, Illinois |
Pittsburg is a small village located in Williamson County, Illinois. It is part of the United States. In 2020, about 565 people lived in Pittsburg.
History of Pittsburg
Pittsburg was started in 1906. It began as a place for a coal mining business. A man named John Carp, who was a coal businessman, founded the village. He named it after Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He hoped that Pittsburg, Illinois, would become as successful and busy as the larger city in Pennsylvania.
Many of the streets in Pittsburg were also named after places in Pennsylvania. Some examples include Scranton Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue. A post office opened in the village in 1907, helping the community grow.
Where is Pittsburg Located?
Pittsburg is located in Illinois, a state in the central United States. Its exact location is 37°46′40″N 88°51′1″W / 37.77778°N 88.85028°W.
According to information from 2010, the village covers a total area of about 2.1 square miles (5.42 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.07 square miles (5.35 square kilometers), is land. A smaller part, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Pittsburg?
The number of people living in Pittsburg has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 227 | — | |
| 1920 | 670 | 195.2% | |
| 1930 | 809 | 20.7% | |
| 1940 | 817 | 1.0% | |
| 1950 | 612 | −25.1% | |
| 1960 | 485 | −20.8% | |
| 1970 | 509 | 4.9% | |
| 1980 | 605 | 18.9% | |
| 1990 | 602 | −0.5% | |
| 2000 | 575 | −4.5% | |
| 2010 | 572 | −0.5% | |
| 2020 | 565 | −1.2% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 575 people living in Pittsburg. These people lived in 228 different homes. About 168 of these homes were families.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes were made up of married couples. Some homes had a female head of the household without a husband. About a quarter of all homes were individuals living alone. Some people aged 65 or older also lived by themselves.
The average age of people in Pittsburg in 2000 was 36 years old. About 24.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 14.8% of the population was 65 years or older.
The average income for a household in the village was $29,722 in 2000. For families, the average income was $35,074. About 11.3% of all people in Pittsburg lived below the poverty line. This included about 24.6% of children under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Pittsburg (Illinois) para niños
