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Pittsboro

North Carolina · 4,537 residents · 5.487 sq mi
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Pittsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,114. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,311 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $302,100. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,537
+104%since 2000
from 2,226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
827 / sq mi
+104%since 2000
from 406 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+10%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Pittsboro
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,114
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,800 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,622
+76%since 2000
from $16,863 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$302,100
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$831
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $574 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
31.9% rent
Afford Score
7.2
+131%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(1,362)
Black27.4%(610)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(196)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.6%(1,460)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(2,946)
Black17.6%(798)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(485)
Asian1.7%(77)
Other3.6%(162)
Diversity Score65%(2,949)
Diversity Score
65
−1%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.9%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+20%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.4%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
61.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pittsboro, North Carolina?

Pittsboro, North Carolina has about 4,537 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pittsboro, North Carolina?

The typical household in Pittsboro, North Carolina earns about $42,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pittsboro, North Carolina expensive?

In Pittsboro, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $302,100, and the typical rent is about $831 a month.

How educated are people in Pittsboro, North Carolina?

About 40.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pittsboro, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pittsboro, North Carolina?

About 10.7% of people in Pittsboro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pittsboro, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pittsboro, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,101 residents, a change of about 216 percent over that period.

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