Pittsburg, Texas
Pittsburg is a small town in Camp County, Texas, in East Texas, about 37 miles north of Longview as the crow flies, with a population of about 4,552.
Camp
County
4,552
Population
East Texas
Region
3.6 sq mi
Land Area
37 mi
straight line to Longview
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Pittsburg on Wikipedia
Pittsburg City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Pittsburg.
Major roads: State Hwy 11 · Loop 179 · State Loop 179 · State Loop 238 · US Hwy 271
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Pittsburg from our research
What we've verified about Pittsburg, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- Founded in the 1850s and named for the Pitts family, made the Camp County seat in 1874, and home to hot links, poultry, and an airship legend. Details →
- Dining
- 25 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Mexican & Tex-Mex · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Breakfast & Diner; 2 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 14 public schools within 12 miles, in Chapel Hill ISD, Mount Pleasant ISD and Pittsburg ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- SWEPCO electricity (regulated, no plan shopping), CenterPoint gas, City of Pittsburg water and trash, and internet options in Camp County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Lake Bob Sandlin (9 mi), Daingerfield (16 mi), Tyler (40 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Bob Sandlin (8 mi), Lake Monticello (9 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 2 licensed HVAC contractors and 5 licensed electricians serve Pittsburg. Details → Source: TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Pittsburg, Texas
Camp County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Pittsburg in Camp County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Pittsburg in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Moving to East Texas: What You Need to Know
Thinking about moving to East Texas? A fact-checked guide to healthcare, schools, getting around, weather, and daily life in Tyler, Jacksonville, and the towns around them.
Read Guide →Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Cost of Living in East Texas
What it costs to live in East Texas, using Census figures: home values and rents in Tyler, Jacksonville and Athens compared with Texas and the big metros, plus taxes, utilities, healthcare and driving.
Read Guide →Retiring in East Texas: Why Retirees Love It Here
Retiring in East Texas: Tyler's trauma-designated hospitals, Texas 65+ school-tax exemptions, lake towns like Gun Barrel City and Hideaway, and sourced drive times and weather.
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