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.

[8] 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.

[9] As of the census of 2000, 4,347 people, 1,593 households, and 1,056 families ved inin the city.

Out of the total population, 38.8% of those under the age of 18 and 14.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.