Pittsylvania County Summary

Life in Pittsylvania County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Pittsylvania County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Pittsylvania County:

  • The population in Pittsylvania County is 60,541.

  • The median home value in Pittsylvania County is $171,086.

  • The median income in Pittsylvania County is $52,619.

  • The median rent in Pittsylvania County is $831.

  • The unemployment rate in Pittsylvania County is 5.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Pittsylvania County is 16.4%.

  • The average high in Pittsylvania County is 74.9° and there are 100.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Pittsylvania County

List Of Cities & Towns in Pittsylvania County

Mount Hermon, VA Population 4,434

Chatham, VA Population 1,637

Hurt, VA Population 1,378

Gretna, VA Population 1,227

Blairs, VA Population 1,015

Motley, VA Population 762

Map Of Pittsylvania County

Pittsylvania County, VA Weather

  • The average high in Pittsylvania County is 74.9°.

  • There are 86.95 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 100.5 inches of rain each year with 3.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:19 hours of sun each day in Pittsylvania County.

StatPittsylvania County
Mean High74.9
Nice Days86.95
Rainfall100.5
Snowfall3.6
Sunny_hours5:19
74.9°
Average High
100.5
Inches of Rain

Pittsylvania County Demographics

Population over time in Pittsylvania County

The current population in Pittsylvania County is 60,541. The population has decreased -0.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 60,833 -0.1%
2021 60,867 -0.6%
2020 61,256 -

Gender in Pittsylvania County

  • Pittsylvania County is 50.2% female with 30,399 female residents.

  • Pittsylvania County is 49.8% male with 30,142 male residents.

Female
50.2% (30,399)
Male
49.8% (30,142)
Gender Pittsylvania County VA USA
Female 50.2% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 49.8% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Pittsylvania County

Pittsylvania County is:

  • 73.6% White with 44,580 White residents.

  • 19.5% African American with 11,820 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 33 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 288 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 23 Other residents.

  • 3.4% Two Or More with 2,037 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.9% Hispanic with 1,760 Hispanic residents.

White
73.6% (44,580)
African American
19.5% (11,820)
American Indian
0.1% (33)
Asian
0.5% (288)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (23)
Two Or More
3.4% (2,037)
Hispanic
2.9% (1,760)

Table: Pittsylvania County By Race

Race Pittsylvania County VA USA
White 73.6% 60.0% 58.9%
African American 19.5% 18.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 6.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.4% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.9% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Pittsylvania County, Virginia

  • 6.3% of households in Pittsylvania County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.4% of households in Pittsylvania County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Pittsylvania County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Pittsylvania County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Pittsylvania County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.6% of households in Pittsylvania County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Pittsylvania County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Pittsylvania County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Pittsylvania County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.0% of households in Pittsylvania County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.3% (3,817)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.4% (3,856)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.4% (6,297)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.2% (6,786)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.3% (8,682)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.6% (11,274)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.7% (7,706)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.3% (8,025)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.8% (2,304)
$200,000 or more
3.0% (1,789)
Income Pittsylvania County VA USA
Less than $10,000 6.3% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.4% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.4% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.2% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.3% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.6% 15.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.3% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.8% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.0% 15.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Pittsylvania County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Pittsylvania County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Pittsylvania County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Pittsylvania County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Pittsylvania County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Pittsylvania County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Pittsylvania County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Pittsylvania County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Pittsylvania County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Pittsylvania County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (3,632)
9-12th Grade
10% (6,054)
High School / GED
38% (23,005)
Some College
22% (13,319)
Associate's Degree
10% (6,054)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (6,054)
Master's Degree
4% (2,421)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Pittsylvania County VA USA
< 9th Grade 6% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 5% 6%
High School / GED 38% 24% 26%
Some College 22% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 23% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 13% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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