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Pittsylvania County, Virginia

Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Pittsylvania County had 59,490 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.7% since 2020, while Virginia grew 2.9%. It holds 6 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 19 census tracts. GEOID 51143.

Pittsylvania County is one of the 2 counties of the Danville, VA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).

Residents, July 2025 estimate

59,490

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 60,501 · ACS 2020-2024: 59,856

Median household income

$54,085

±$2,331 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170

Median home value

$161,400

±$4,768 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700

Median gross rent

$861

±$42 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579

How many people live in Pittsylvania County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 60,501 residents in Pittsylvania County. The Census Bureau estimates 59,490 for July 1, 2025, down 1.7% since 2020, while Virginia grew 2.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 59,856 over 969 square miles of land.

July 2020→2021 −303 (60,066)
2021→2022 −204 (59,862)
2022→2023 −210 (59,652)
2023→2024 −147 (59,505)
2024→2025 −15 (59,490)

Pittsylvania County in Virginia. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.

Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
Measure	Pittsylvania County	Virginia	Change since 2015-2019
Total population	59,856	8,705,170	−1,400
Households	25,020±460	3,365,732	−1,247
Average household size	2.34±0.04	2.52	no clear change
Housing units	29,443±52	3,684,756	−2,207

Pittsylvania County's population since 2000

From 61,745 in 2000 to 59,490 in 2025: down 3.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.

2000 Census 61,745
2005 (estimate) 62,467
2010 Census 63,506
2015 (estimate) 62,027
2020 Census 60,501
2025 (estimate) 59,490

Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov

What cities and towns are in Pittsylvania County?

Pittsylvania County holds 6 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Mount Hermon with 4,155 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Pittsylvania County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.

Mount Hermon	CDP	4,057	4,155±705	$81,435	$211,600	6.9%	100%
Gretna	town	1,310	1,452±340	$33,698	$138,800	42.2%	100%
Hurt	town	1,267	1,361±252	$59,000	$150,600	16.7%	100%
Chatham	town	1,232	1,448±365	$58,661	$174,300	7.8%	100%
BlairsGEOID 5107944	CDP	841	1,062±308	$49,818	$158,700	8.8%	100%
Motley	CDP	825	987±264	$55,529	$146,900	12.8%	100%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov

Who lives in Pittsylvania County?

The median resident of Pittsylvania County is 48.1 years old; 17.9% are under 18 and 24.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 20.3%. 1.7% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
Measure	Pittsylvania County	Virginia	Change since 2015-2019
Median age	48.1±0.3	39.0	+0.9
Under 18 years	17.9%±0.1 pts	21.7%	–
65 years and over	24.5%±0.1 pts	16.7%	–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.1%	11.0%	+0.5 pts
White alone, not Hispanic	73.2%±0.2 pts	58.4%	−0.9 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic	20.3%±0.6 pts	18.3%	no clear change
Asian alone, not Hispanic	0.3%±0.2 pts	6.9%	–
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.1%	–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.1%	–
Two or more races, not Hispanic	3.0%±0.6 pts	4.7%	–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic	0.1%±0.1 pts	0.6%	–
Born outside the United States	1.7%±0.3 pts	13.1%	no clear change
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)	2.8%±0.4 pts	17.4%	–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)	8.3%±0.8 pts	9.4%	–
With a disability	19.9%±1.2 pts	12.5%	–
No health insurance coverage	5.7%±0.9 pts	6.9%	−2.9 pts
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)	85.9%±1.1 pts	91.6%	–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)	16.1%±1.5 pts	42.2%	no clear change
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)	4.9%±0.8 pts	18.5%	–
Moved from another state in the past year	1.9%±0.6 pts	3.1%	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov

What do households in Pittsylvania County earn?

Half of Pittsylvania County's 25,020 households earn less than $54,085 a year (±$2,331), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $58,692 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $4,607 after inflation. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Pittsylvania County	Virginia	Change since 2015-2019
Median household income	$54,085±$2,331	$93,170	−$4,607
Mean household income	$70,420±$2,275	$128,260	–
Per capita income	$30,435±$905	$50,666	no clear change
People below the poverty line	14.6%±1.8 pts	9.9%	no clear change
Children under 18 below the poverty line	16.4%±3.8 pts	12.3%	−10.9 pts
Households receiving SNAP	14.9%±2.0 pts	9.1%	–
Households with a broadband subscription	78.0%±1.9 pts	91.0%	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov

What does housing cost in Pittsylvania County?

Owners occupy 78.7% of Pittsylvania County's occupied homes and renters 21.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $161,400 by its owner (±$4,768). The median renter pays $861 a month including utilities, and 40.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Pittsylvania County	Virginia	Change since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)	$161,400±$4,768	$383,700	+$8,917
Median gross rent	$861±$42	$1,579	no clear change
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent	40.7%±5.7 pts	39.4%	no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage	$1,174±$44	$2,127	–
Owner-occupied homes	78.7%±2.2 pts	67.3%	+3.3 pts
Housing units	29,443±52	3,684,756	−2,207
Homeowner vacancy rate	0.5%±0.3 pts	0.8%	–
Rental vacancy rate	4.9%±2.9 pts	4.8%	–
Single-family detached homes	77.5%±1.9 pts	61.3%	–
Mobile homes	18.3%±1.7 pts	4.3%	–
Built 2020 or later	0.6%±0.2 pts	1.7%	–
Built 1939 or earlier	8.0%±1.2 pts	7.0%	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov

How many new homes is Pittsylvania County building?

Builders took permits for 72 new housing units across Pittsylvania County in 2025 (72 single-family), 1.2 per 1,000 residents.

2019 52 units
2020 58 units
2021 71 units
2022 74 units
2023 69 units
2024 72 units
2025 72 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in Pittsylvania County get to work?

83.8% of Pittsylvania County's workers drive alone and 5.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Pittsylvania County	Virginia	Change since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)	51.7%±1.4 pts	65.4%	–
Unemployment rate	4.7%±0.9 pts	4.3%	no clear change
Drove alone to work	83.8%±2.2 pts	67.6%	–
Carpooled	7.7%±1.5 pts	8.0%	–
Public transportation	0.4%±0.2 pts	2.3%	–
Walked	1.7%±0.7 pts	2.1%	–
Worked from home	5.7%±1.4 pts	18.3%	+2.0 pts
Mean travel time to work	27.1 min±1.0	27.3 min	+1.6 min

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov

What are Pittsylvania County's census tracts?

Pittsylvania County is divided into 19 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $42,321 (Tract 105) to $87,963 (Tract 113.01).

Census tracts of Pittsylvania County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column

Tract 10151143010100	–	3,911	3,844±442	$44,608	$150,700	$733	16.9%
Tract 10251143010200	Hurt (28%)	4,117	4,301±443	$49,490	$137,300	$838	23.2%
Tract 103.0151143010301	Motley (9%)	1,225	1,313±373	$30,673	$101,000	$483	16.6%
Tract 103.0251143010302	Gretna (2%)	2,658	2,904±431	$46,496	$144,700	$946	26.3%
Tract 10451143010400	–	3,784	3,619±462	$45,913	$123,100	$779	15.7%
Tract 10551143010500	Chatham (22%)	5,238	5,250±410	$42,321	$171,300	$900	18.4%
Tract 10651143010600	Gretna (38%)	2,908	2,956±327	$43,222	$147,700	$869	23.6%
Tract 10751143010700	–	1,647	1,514±360	$52,614	$147,500	$816	9.1%
Tract 108.0151143010801	Blairs (40%)	2,396	2,092±194	$65,938	$157,700	$736	10.6%
Tract 108.0351143010803	–	2,920	2,959±417	$44,583	$153,200	$1,531	32.5%
Tract 108.0451143010804	–	3,008	2,581±384	$63,942	$140,000	$728	4.2%
Tract 10951143010900	–	2,686	2,953±445	$64,044	$147,600	$852	7.4%
Tract 110.0151143011001	–	4,360	4,656±514	$61,541	$209,800	$857	7.4%
Tract 110.0251143011002	Mount Hermon (14%)	4,504	4,201±333	$62,888	$211,300	$1,040	8.7%
Tract 11151143011100	–	2,818	2,377±355	$62,900	$186,800	$925	6.1%
Tract 11251143011200	–	2,329	2,407±412	$65,288	$153,000	$829	12.9%
Tract 113.0151143011301	Mount Hermon (54%)	3,858	3,747±632	$87,963	$185,500	$976	10.3%
Tract 113.0251143011302	Mount Hermon (25%)	2,541	2,532±375	$74,266	$264,500	$646	11.7%
Tract 11451143011400	Blairs (11%)	3,593	3,650±454	$49,365	$173,400	$831	11.1%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Pittsylvania County compare with Virginia's other counties?

Pittsylvania County's rank among Virginia's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
Measure	Rank
Population	31st of 133
Growth 2020-2025	108th of 133
Residents per square mile	89th of 133
Median household income	112th of 133
Median home value	106th of 133
Median gross rent	98th of 133
Poverty rate	45th of 133
Bachelor's degree or higher	114th of 133
Median age	22nd of 133

Every county in Virginia

Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed

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