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Pittsburg is a city in, and the county seat of, Camp County, Texas, United States. Best known as the former home of the giant poultry producer Pilgrim's and of racing legend Carroll Shelby, as well as the popular local sausage, Pittsburg Hotlinks. In 1902, it was the site of an early flight attempt by the Ezekiel Air Ship Mfg Co. With a 2020 census-tabulated population of 4,335, it is the most populous city in Camp County. == Etymology == The city is named after the family of William Harrison Pitts. In 1996, the town changed its name to "Cowboys" for a few weeks in support of the Dallas Cowboys, who faced the Pittsburgh Steelers that year in Super Bowl XXX. == Geography == According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2), all land. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Pittsburg has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps. == Demographics == As of the census of 2000, 4,347 people, 1,593 households, and 1,056 families ved inin the city. The population density was 1,301.9 inhabitants per square mile (502.7/km2).