Oklahoma

Pittsburg

43,773
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Pittsburg

Pittsburg, Oklahoma, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 47,650. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 43,773.

Its recorded population peaked at 52,570 in 1920, and has since declined by roughly 17 percent.

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Perryville (Indian Territory), Skirmish at Perryville (Choctaw Nation), Perryville Second Action, and 30 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202043,773
201045,837
200043,953
199040,581
198040,524
197037,521
196034,360
195041,031
194048,985
193050,778
192052,570
191047,650
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Pittsburg

Military engagements that took place in Pittsburg, Oklahoma.

Battle of Perryville (Indian Territory)
1863
Skirmish at Perryville (Choctaw Nation)
1863
Perryville Second Action
1864
Skirmish at Canadian River (Watie crossing — 1864)
1864
Skirmish at McAlester (Choctaw Nation)
1864

Historic places in Pittsburg

National Register of Historic Places listings in Pittsburg, Oklahoma.

First Presbyterian Church
McAlester
Federal Building and US Courthouse
McAlester
International Temple, Supreme Assembly, Order of the Rainbow for Girls
McAlester
Aldridge Hotel
McAlester
Blackburn's Station Site
Pittsburg
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Krebs
McAlester House
McAlester
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Frequently asked about Pittsburg

When does Pittsburg first appear in the US census?
Pittsburg, Oklahoma first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 47,650.
What is the population of Pittsburg?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Pittsburg had a recorded population of 43,773.
When did Pittsburg's population peak?
Pittsburg's recorded population peaked at 52,570 in 1920.
Were any battles fought in Pittsburg?
5 documented military engagements took place in Pittsburg, including Battle of Perryville (Indian Territory), Skirmish at Perryville (Choctaw Nation), Perryville Second Action.
How many historic places are in Pittsburg?
30 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Pittsburg, Oklahoma.
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