Pittsburg, California
Pittsburg: A city in Contra Costa County, California.
About
Pittsburg is a city located in the county of Contra Costa in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 63,264. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 72,622 inhabitants.
The city was created 177 years ago in 1848.
Quick Facts about Pittsburg
| Population | 72,622 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Postal code | 94565 |
| Phone Area Codes | 925 |
| Water as percent of area | 10.11% |
| Land as percent of area | 89.89% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.0280,-121.8847 |
| Altitude | 26 feet / 8 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1849 (177 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 16:15:19 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 12.89% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pittsburg is located at 38°1'41"N 121°53'5"W (38.0279800, -121.8846800).
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Official website of Pittsburg
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Pittsburg increased by 12.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63,264 | - | census |
| 2011 | 64,546 | 1.99% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 65,523 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 66,646 | 1.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 67,974 | 1.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 69,260 | 1.86% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 70,798 | 2.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 72,000 | 1.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 72,450 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 72,588 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 72,622 | 0.05% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in Pittsburg
1Motel 6 Pittsburg, CA
2101 Loveridge Rd, Pittsburg, CA 94565, United States View details
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2Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburg
1201 California Ave, Pittsburg, CA 94565, United States View details
Phone: +19254731300 | Website available
3El Dorado Motel
3945 Railroad Ave, Pittsburg, CA 94565, United States View details
Phone: +19254327256 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Pittsburg
1Hospital Systems Inc
750 Garcia Ave, Pittsburg, CA 94565, United States View details
Phone: +19254277800 | Website available
People born in Pittsburg (33)
People born in Pittsburg, including actor Dante Basco, triathlete Scott Molina, mathematician Karen Vogtmann, .
More notable people
- Marvin Burke (racecar driver) he was born in 15/03/1918
- Steve Lopez (American journalist) he was born in 01/01/1953
- Aaron Miles (retired baseball player from the United States of America) he was born in 15/12/1976
- Pete Escovedo (Mexican-American jazz musician and percussionist) he was born in 13/10/1935
- James Page (American boxer) he was born in 01/04/1971
- John Coughran (Professional basketball player) he was born in 12/09/1951
- Altie Taylor (American football player (1947-2010)) he was born in 29/09/1947
- Brian Graham (actor) he was born in 20/05/1962
- Broderick Perkins (American baseball player) he was born in 23/11/1954
- Cameron Colvin (American football player) he was born in 05/03/1986
- Dion Basco (American actor) he was born in 29/01/1977
- Joe Tafoya (American football player) he was born in 06/09/1978
- Ken Simonton (Player of American football) he was born in 07/06/1979
- Pat McNeil (American football player) he was born in 28/02/1964
- Sal Esquivel (American politician) he was born in 19/05/1948
- Shaunard Harts (American football player) he was born in 04/08/1978
- Toni Blackman (American rapper) she was born in 01/01/1901
- Tony Teresa (American football player (1933-1984)) he was born in 08/12/1933
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Pittsburg, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117894 | Los Medanos College | Pittsburg (CA) | 94565 |
| 491950 | Contra Costa Medical Career College | Antioch (CA) | 94581-6208 |
| 382258 | Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD | Concord (CA) | 94518-1199 |
| 491756 | Urban Barber College | Concord (CA) | 94520-2522 |
| 116712 | John F. Kennedy University | Pleasant Hill (CA) | 94523-4817 |
Nearby Transit Stations (50)
Rail and bus stations connected to Pittsburg, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACA | Antioch–Pittsburg | 100 I Street | RAIL |
| RVT | Rio Vista, CA | 28 South Front Street | BUS |
| MTZ | Martinez station | 601 Marina Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| SUI | Suisun–Fairfield station | 177 Main Street | RAIL |
| VMW | Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California | Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Pittsburg.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg Post Office | Pittsburg (CA) | 94565 |
| Atlantic Plaza Post Office | Pittsburg (CA) | 94565 |
| Antioch Post Office | Antioch (CA) | 94509 |
| Rivertown Post Office | Antioch (CA) | 94509 |
| Bay Poin Post Office | Bay Point (CA) | 94565 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Pittsburg, Kansas city in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States with a population of 19,968 people.
- Pittsburg, Texas city in Texas, USA with a population of 4,680 people.
- Pittsburg, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 821 people.
- Pittsburg, Illinois village in Illinois with a population of 549 people.
- Pittsburg, Oklahoma town in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma with a population of 197 people.
Other cities in Contra Costa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Contra Costa County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Concord | 128,544 | The third most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Antioch | 111,605 | The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Richmond | 110,038 | The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| San Ramon | 82,865 | A city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Walnut Creek | 69,936 | The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Brentwood | 65,017 | The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Danville | 44,883 | Town in Contra Costa County, California |
| Oakley | 42,710 | A city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Martinez | 38,027 | City in Contra Costa County, California, USA |
| Pleasant Hill | 34,781 | City in Contra Costa County, California, USA |
| San Pablo | 30,779 | City in Contra Costa County, California, United States |
| Hercules | 26,221 | City in western Contra Costa County, California |
| Lafayette | 25,992 | City in California |
| El Cerrito | 25,403 | City in Contra Costa County, California, United States |
| Bay Point | 21,534 | Census designated place in California |
| Orinda | 19,557 | City in California, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Pittsburg distances to largest California cities