Pittsburg, TX Demographics

A map of Pittsburg's Population by Race

Pittsburg, Texas has an estimated population of 4,432, a slight increase from the 4,335 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.6% Hispanic, 33.3% White, 23.4% Black, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pittsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pittsburg has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pittsburg, that probability was 68.7% in 2020 and 66.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pittsburg is ranked the 458th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Pittsburg was ranked the 451st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pittsburg's White Population

1,475 residents of Pittsburg, or 33.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pittsburg is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Pittsburg ranks 1248th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsburg's White population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Pittsburg's population has decreased from 35.6% to 33.3%.

Pittsburg is more White than neighboring Mount Pleasant (26.6% White), Miller's Cove (0% White), and Winfield (25.1% White). Pittsburg is less White than neighboring Rocky Mound (40.3% White), and Daingerfield (42% White).

Pittsburg's Black Population

1,038 residents of Pittsburg, or 23.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pittsburg is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Pittsburg ranks 95th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. Black residents' share of Pittsburg's population has decreased from 24.9% to 23.4%.

Pittsburg is more Black than neighboring Mount Pleasant (16.9% Black), Miller's Cove (0% Black), and Winfield (4.4% Black). Pittsburg is less Black than neighboring Rocky Mound (45.2% Black), and Daingerfield (33.4% Black).

Pittsburg's Asian Population

25 residents of Pittsburg, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pittsburg is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Pittsburg ranks 574th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 26.5%. Asian residents' share of Pittsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Pittsburg is more Asian than neighboring Rocky Mound (0% Asian), Mount Pleasant (0% Asian), Miller's Cove (0% Asian), Winfield (0% Asian), and Daingerfield (0% Asian).

Pittsburg's Hispanic Population

1,801 residents of Pittsburg, or 40.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pittsburg is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Pittsburg ranks 818th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Pittsburg's population has increased from 35.2% to 40.6%.

Pittsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Rocky Mound (14.5% Hispanic), and Daingerfield (19.3% Hispanic). Pittsburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Mount Pleasant (54.8% Hispanic), Miller's Cove (100% Hispanic), and Winfield (66.9% Hispanic).

Pittsburg's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Pittsburg, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pittsburg is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Pittsburg ranks 1152nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 65.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pittsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Pittsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rocky Mound (0% Native American/Other), Miller's Cove (0% Native American/Other), Winfield (0% Native American/Other), and Daingerfield (0% Native American/Other). Pittsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Pleasant (0.5% Native American/Other).

Pittsburg's Multiracial Population

86 residents of Pittsburg, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pittsburg is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Pittsburg ranks 893rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Pittsburg's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.9%.

Pittsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Rocky Mound (0% Multiracial), Mount Pleasant (1.1% Multiracial), and Miller's Cove (0% Multiracial). Pittsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Winfield (3.6% Multiracial), and Daingerfield (5.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.