1. The city has an extensive history of coal mining and industrial development since the late 1800s.
   
   
2. Ramar International manufactures Magnolia Dairy Ice Cream, a Philippine specialty brand, in Pittsburg.
   
   
3. Pittsburg is home to Los Medanos College, a two-year community college that is part of the Contra Costa Community College District.
   
   
4. The median income for a household in the city was $50,557, and the median income for a family was $54,472.
   
   

By Race

White

Black

Native American

Asian

Hispanic

Total Population

36.5%

17.7%

0.8%

15.6%

42.4%

Because Hispanics could be counted in other races, the totals above could possibly be more than 100%. If you would like a detailed listing of all ethnic groups in the U.S., please Click Here.

A small percentage of the businesses listed on BlackCityInfo.com may not necessarily be black owned and operated but have received favorable reviews from users who have visited the establishment, or from the owners themselves who warmly seek out African American patronage.

BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS - MULTICULTURAL

1. African Braiding Salon & Beauty Supply -  Category: Black Hair Salons -   3790 Railroad Avenue Pittsburg, CA 94565 (925) 473-9800
   
   
2. Blessed Hands Salon -  Category: Black Hair Salons -   222 Loveridge Circle Pittsburg, CA 94565 (925) 473-1138
   
   
3. Inspirational Cutz and Designs Haircare Center -  Category: Black Hair Salons -   3105 Railroad Avenue Pittsburg, California (510) 575-5031
   
   
4. L & L Beauty Supply -  Category: Black Beauty Supply -   248 Atlantic Ave Pittsburg CA 94565 (925) 427-0503
   
   

BLACK BUSINESSES - SERVICES - VENDORS ETC.

1. Home Shows Of Black Art -  Category: Art -   972 Golden Leaf Way Pittsburg, CA 94565-5507 (925) 252-0780
   
   
2. Reco's Rences and Auto Repair Center -  Category: Auto -  We are a christian based,family owned auto repair center.We are also an authorized U-Haul dealer location.   - 418 E. 10th Street, Pittsburg, CA 94565-4924 (925) 439-7326   - (visit website)
   
   

DINING - CATERING

1. Plan B - A Taste of Soul -  Category: Soul Food Restaurants -   2227 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565-4924 (925) 439-7685   - (visit website)
   
   
2. Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits -  Category: Soul Food - Fast Food Restaurants -   1283 E. Leland Rd., Pittsburg, CA, 94565 (925) 252-9888
   
   

Welcome to the series that will explore a group of unique women that grew up in the South during the Civil Rights era and all migrated to Pittsburg, CA.

• African American Careers
• African American Landmarks
• All About California
• Apartment Search
• Attractions in Pittsburg, California
• Black Beauty Salons
• Black Church Guide
• Crime in Pittsburg, California
• Demographics of Pittsburg, California
• Employment in Pittsburg, California
• Hotels in Pittsburg, California
• Public Schools in Pittsburg, California
• Real Estate in Pittsburg, California
• Soul Food Restaurant Listing
• Useful BlackCityInfo.com Referrals
• Weather in Pittsburg, California

BLACK CHURCHES

1. Evangelist Church-God-Christ -  1100 Harbor Street, Pittsburg, CA 94565-2667 (925) 439-7108  - (visit website)
   
   
2. Forrest Memorial Christian Center C.O.G.I.C. -  1279 Railroad Lane Pittsburg, CA 94533 (925) 427-4919
   
   
3. Greater Mc Glothen Memorial Temple -  550 Black Diamond Street, Pittsburg, CA 94565-2144 (925) 439-5684
   
   

ANNUAL EVENTS

1. Annual Pittsburg Seafood Festival
   (September)   985 Railroad Avenue Pittsburg, CA 94565 (925) 432-7301  - (visit website)
   
   Large assortments of wonderful seafood, fun, watersports, entertainment and more!