Pittsburg, Kansas

Pittsburg: city in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States

About

Pittsburg is a city located in the county of Crawford in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 20,233 and a population density of 595 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 19,968 inhabitants.

The city was created 150 years ago in 1875.

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Location of Pittsburg on Kansas map.

Quick Facts about Pittsburg

Population 19,968 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Kansas (United States)
County Crawford County
Postal code 66762
Phone Area Codes 620
Area 34 km2
Latitude & Longitude 37.4109,-94.7050
Altitude 942 feet / 287 meters
Establishment January 01, 1876 (150 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 11:05:10 (15th April 2026)
Density 587 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -1.33% (2010-2020)
Weather 77℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather
Downtown Pittsburg  Kansas 9-2-2012 image
Downtown Pittsburg Kansas 9-2-2012 image

Geography

Pittsburg is located at 37°24'39"N 94°42'18"W (37.4108800, -94.7049600).

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Weather

77°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
17 to 21 mph S Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 73 i...

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Official website of Pittsburg

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Pittsburg decreased by 1.33% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 20,233 - census
2011 20,265 0.16% estimation process
2012 20,331 0.32% estimation process
2013 20,353 0.11% estimation process
2014 20,357 0.02% estimation process
2015 20,337 -0.1% estimation process
2016 20,266 -0.35% estimation process
2017 20,171 -0.47% estimation process
2018 20,105 -0.33% estimation process
2019 20,010 -0.47% estimation process
2020 19,968 -0.21% estimation process
Pittsburg zip code is 66762. County name: Crawford, County fips: 20037
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Services and Civic Places in Pittsburg

1Pittsburg City Hall

201 W 4th St, Pittsburg, KS 66762 View details

Phone: +16202314100 | Website available

People born in Pittsburg (36)

People born in Pittsburg, including serial killer Dennis Rader, politician Edward White Patterson, basketball player Ed Nealy, .

More notable people

  • Ronald Michael Gilmore (Catholic bishop) he was born in 23/04/1942
  • Theodore Cole he was born in 06/04/1913
  • Dale R. Corson (American scientist) he was born in 05/04/1914
  • Kerry Meier (American football wide receiver) he was born in 12/11/1986
  • Roy Glenn (actor (1914-1971)) he was born in 03/06/1914
  • Russell Myers (American cartoonist) he was born in 09/10/1938
  • Dale Hall (All-American college basketball player, college basketball coach, college football coach) he was born in 21/06/1924
  • Don Gutteridge (American baseball player) he was born in 19/06/1912
  • Dylan Meier (American football player (1984-2010)) he was born in 16/03/1984
  • Hector Honore (American racing driver) he was born in 09/09/1905
  • Jack William Wintle (Recipient of the Navy Cross) he was born in 18/04/1908
  • John C. Coughenour (American judge) he was born in 01/01/1941
  • Julie Menghini (American politician) she was born in 18/04/1964
  • Kevin Verdugo (American football player and coach) he was born in 16/09/1968
  • P. J. Forbes (American baseball player) he was born in 22/09/1967
  • Paul White (American journalist and founder of CBS News) he was born in 06/06/1902
  • Ray Mueller (American professional baseball player) he was born in 08/03/1912
  • Ronald Earl Longstaff (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/01/1941

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Pittsburg, KS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
155681 Pittsburg State University Pittsburg (KS) 66762
481517 City Pointe Beauty Academy Webb City (MO) 64870-2502
178679 Ozark Christian College Joplin (MO) 64801
409120 Franklin Technology Center Adult Education Joplin (MO) 64801
419280 New Dimensions School of Hair Design Joplin (MO) 64801-5017

Closest post offices linked to Pittsburg.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Pittsburg Post Office Pittsburg (KS) 66762

Other places with the same name (5)

Other cities in Crawford County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Crawford County , KS.

City Name Population Title
Frontenac 3,392 City in Kansas, United States
Monmouth 3,109 Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States
Girard 2,656 City in Kansas, United States
Arma 1,412 City in Kansas, United States
Cherokee 428 City in Crawford County, Kansas, USA
McCune 413 City in Crawford County, Kansas, United States of America
Arcadia 309 City in Kansas
Franklin 296 Unincorporated community in southeastern Kansas, USA
Walnut 228 City in Crawford County, Kansas, United States
Hepler 133 City in Crawford County, Kansas, United States of America
Langdon 41 City in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America
Mulberry 25 City in Crawford County, Kansasa.

Distance to Other Cities

Pittsburg distances to largest Kansas cities