Pittsylvania County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51143 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 59,856 | — | #898 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,085 | -28.0% | #2,527 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.1 years | +23.7% | #360 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $161,400 | -42.7% | #2,000 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $861 | -26.0% | #1,671 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% | +15.6% | #1,862 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pittsylvania County has a population of 59,856, making it the #898 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.1 years, which is 23.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pittsylvania County is $54,085, ranking #2,527 out of 3,222 counties — 28.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.6% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Pittsylvania County is $161,400 (-42.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $861/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.7%.
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94.3% of residents in Pittsylvania County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.
About Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Pittsylvania County, Virginia has a total population of 59,856, making it the 898th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pittsylvania County is 48.1 years, which is 23.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pittsylvania County is $54,085, which ranks #2,527 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Pittsylvania County is $161,400, 42.7% below the national median. Renters in Pittsylvania County pay a median gross rent of $861 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pittsylvania County, 16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.5 min.
Pittsylvania County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (20.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%).
All data for Pittsylvania County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.