Pittsburg, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Pittsburg, Oklahoma
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 Pittsburg, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Pittsburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 180 |
| • Density | 377.36/sq mi (145.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74560
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-59350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413139 |
Pittsburg is a small town located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 180 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a history tied to coal mining.
History of Pittsburg
The first people who were not native to the land settled in the Pittsburg area in 1899. Daniel Edwards and his son Thomas started a coal mine about two miles east of a town called Kiowa. This area was part of the Choctaw Nation at that time.
In 1903, the United States Postal Service opened a post office in a place called Cowpers. Daniel Edwards became the first postmaster. The name of the post office changed to Edwards, Indian Territory, on September 3, 1903. It was named after J.R. Edwards, who worked with coal.
Later, on August 27, 1909, the town's name changed again to Pittsburg, Oklahoma. This new name honors Pittsburg County, which was created when Oklahoma became a state in 1907.
When the town was first founded, it was located in the Moshulatubbee District of the Choctaw Nation. It was near the border of Atoka and Tobucksy counties. Old maps sometimes showed it in one county and sometimes in the other.
Geography of Pittsburg
Pittsburg is a small town in terms of size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.5 square miles (1.24 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Pittsburg's Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 892 | — | |
| 1930 | 873 | −2.1% | |
| 1940 | 689 | −21.1% | |
| 1950 | 278 | −59.7% | |
| 1960 | 195 | −29.9% | |
| 1970 | 282 | 44.6% | |
| 1980 | 305 | 8.2% | |
| 1990 | 249 | −18.4% | |
| 2000 | 280 | 12.4% | |
| 2010 | 207 | −26.1% | |
| 2020 | 180 | −13.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 280 people living in Pittsburg. These people made up 107 households, and 84 of these were families. The town had about 582 people per square mile. There were 121 houses or other living places.
Most of the people in Pittsburg in 2000 were White (about 67.5%). About 22.1% were Native American. A small number were from other backgrounds, or from two or more races. About 2.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14.3% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Pittsburg was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 88 males.
See also
In Spanish: Pittsburg (Oklahoma) para niños
