Pittsylvania County, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51143 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 59,856 #898 / 3,222
72th
Median Household Income $54,085 -28.0% #2,527 / 3,222
22th
Median Age 48.1 years +23.7% #360 / 3,222
89th
Median Home Value $161,400 -42.7% #2,000 / 3,222
38th
Median Gross Rent $861 -26.0% #1,671 / 3,222
48th
Poverty Rate 14.6% +15.6% #1,862 / 3,222
42th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.3%
Native Born
1.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$54,085 −28.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,527 of 3,222
22th percentile
Per Capita Income
$30,435 −26.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,346 of 3,222
27th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.6% +15.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,862 of 3,222
42th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.7% −11.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,787 of 3,222
45th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.1% −52.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,648 of 3,222
18th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.5 min +6.9% vs nat'l
Rank #969 of 3,222
70th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$161,400 −42.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,000 of 3,222
38th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$861 −26.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,671 of 3,222
48th percentile
Homeownership Rate
78.7% +22.2% vs nat'l
Rank #846 of 3,222
74th percentile
78.7% Homeownership

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Health

94.3% of residents in Pittsylvania County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.

94.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.3% +2.9% vs nat'l
Rank #905 of 3,222
72th percentile

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.