U.S. County · Profile

Pittsylvania County

59.6KTotal Population
61Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-3.59%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Pittsylvania County has a population of 59,571 as of 2023. It is located in Virginia.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Pittsylvania County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White74.6%44,440
Black or African American19.6%11,676
Two or More Races3.9%2,323
Hispanic or Latino2.9%1,728
Some Other Race1.4%834
Asian0.5%298
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%60
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Pittsylvania County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$52,619
29.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$28,428
25.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
16.4%
42.6% above national average
Median Age
48.0 years

Income & Poverty

$52,619Median Household Income
$28,428Per Capita Income
16.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$52,619$67,427
Families$65,263$80,030
Married-couple Families$65,263$73,095
Nonfamily Households$27,092$29,259

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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