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Pittsburg County
countyPittsburg County, Oklahoma
Overview
- Classification
- County
- FIPS Code
- 40121
- Country
- United States
- County
- Pittsburg County
Geography
- Region
- East-central Oklahoma
- Total Area
- 1,378 sq mi
- Land Area
- 1,305 sq mi
- Water Area
- 72 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.93
- Longitude
- -95.75
- Climate
- Generally hilly to mountainous. The Ouachita Mountains extend into the southeastern portion. The Canadian River drains most of the county and with Eufaula Lake form the northern boundary of the county.
- Notable Features
- Ouachita Mountains · Canadian River · Eufaula Lake
Demographics
- Population (2020)
- 43,773
- Est. Population (2024)
- 43,395
- Median Age
- 40.3
- Median Income
- $54,787
- Poverty Rate
- 13.8%
- Owner-Occupied
- 71.4%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- 67.9% White, 15.5% Two or More Races, 7.52% American Indian & Alaska Native
Governance
- Government Type
- Board of County Commissioners
- Governing Body
- Board of County Commissioners
- Body Size
- 3 members
Economy
- Unemployment Rate
- 4.7%
- Economic Profile
- Agriculture · Manufacturing · Services · Government Employment
- Employment Sectors
- Health Care & Social Assistance · Public Administration · Retail Trade
Education
- Schools
- 30
- Students
- 7,448
- School Districts
- Crowder Public Schools · Frink-Chambers Elementary School District · Haileyville Public Schools · Hartshorne Public Schools · Haywood Elementary School District · Kiowa Public Schools · McAlester Public Schools · Pittsburg Public Schools · Quinton Public Schools · Savanna Public Schools · Tannehill Public Schools
- Colleges & Universities
- Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester
Infrastructure
- Transportation
- US Highways 69 · US Hwy 270 · State Highway 31 · State Highway 63
- Utilities
- Pittsburg County Public Works Authority (water) · Haileyville Public Works Authority (water)
- Major Facilities
- Pittsburg County Courthouse · Oklahoma State Penitentiary (McAlester) · McAlester Regional Health Center
Recreation
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Eufaula Lake · Arrowhead State Park
- Parks & Trails
- Pittsburg County Park
History
- Founded
- 1907
- Named After
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Historical Significance
- Part of Choctaw Nation after the Choctaw tribe was forced to relocate to Indian Territory
- Key Events
- Formed from Choctaw Nation land · Early coal mining prominence · Important stop near the place where the Texas and California Roads crossed