Pittsylvania County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pittsylvania County is located in Virginia with a total population of 60,148. It is the 31st most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pittsylvania County is 48.3 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 10.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pittsylvania County is $54,115. This is 41% lower than the state median of $90,974. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 51% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $153,000. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $360,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Pittsylvania County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pittsylvania County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 20.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Pittsylvania County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.