COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Pittsylvania County

Virginia · 55,655 residents · 969.003 sq mi

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Pittsylvania County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,585. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $48,400.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 35.6

US median: 33.0

Less educated

7% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 14%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

55,655

−10%vs 2000

vs 61,745 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

57 / sq mi

−10%vs 2000

vs 64 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

35.6

−10%vs 2000

vs 39.6 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202460K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$25,585

−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $35,153 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,196

−34%vs 2000

vs $16,991 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

12.2%

+0.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 11.8% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$48,400

−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $74,300 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$276

−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $398 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

79.6%

−0.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 80.1% in 2000

20.4% rent

Afford Score

1.9

−10%vs 2000

vs 2.1 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic74.4%(45,921)

Black23.5%(14,525)

Hispanic / Latino1.2%(759)

Asian0.2%(111)

Other0%

Diversity Score47.9%(29,548)

1990

White, non-Hispanic72.9%(40,588)

Black26.8%(14,927)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(180)

Asian0.1%(60)

Other0.1%(80)

Diversity Score50%(27,834)

Diversity Score

+5%vs 2000

vs 48 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

7.4%

−1.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.3% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

56.1%

−11.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 67.3% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

2.5%

−0.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 3.3% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

21.1 min

+25%vs 2000

vs 16.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pittsylvania County, Virginia?

Pittsylvania County, Virginia has about 55,655 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Pittsylvania County, Virginia?

The typical household in Pittsylvania County, Virginia earns about $25,585 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pittsylvania County, Virginia expensive?

In Pittsylvania County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $48,400, and the typical rent is about $276 a month.

How educated are people in Pittsylvania County, Virginia?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pittsylvania County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pittsylvania County, Virginia?

About 12.2% of people in Pittsylvania County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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