Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Located in Virginia, Pittsylvania County has a population of 59,856 residents and a median age of 48.1 years, making it the #898 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 14.6%. The median home value is $161,400, and the median household income is $54,085, which is 28% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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%.
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Industry of Employment
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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 Trend
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Education
In Pittsylvania County, 16.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 52.2% below the national average, ranking #2,648 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Pittsylvania County is 74.9 years. 23.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
22.0% of adults in Pittsylvania County smoke , 43.9% are obese , and 17.4% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 29.5 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Pittsylvania County is 5.9 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 23.0 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 23.8 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
16.7% of children in Pittsylvania County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.6 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 18.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Pittsylvania County is 70.1%. The mean commute time is 29.5 min, which is 6.9% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Pittsylvania County voted Republican with a margin of 43.2%. The vote was 28.1% Dem / 71.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.4 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.