Population 21,590 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pittsboro
Household size in Pittsboro
| Period | Pittsboro | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.44 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.43 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.40 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Pittsboro is a place of small households, averaging 2.30 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Pittsboro has smaller households than the great majority of North Carolina cities.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Pittsboro
| Period | Pittsboro | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.4 | 36.9 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.4 | 37.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.5 | 39.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.4 | 39.9 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Pittsboro skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 46.4, mirroring the country. Only 28 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Pittsboro
| Period | Pittsboro | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 12.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 11.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 10.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Pittsboro: 5.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 24 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Pittsboro
Renters in Pittsboro
| Period | Pittsboro | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 38.7% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 39.8% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 39.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 37.8% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −0.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Pittsboro is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (39.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Pittsboro
| Period | Pittsboro | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 11.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 9.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 9.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Pittsboro is close to the national rate: 8.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Pittsboro
| Period | Pittsboro | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1983 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1991 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Pittsboro has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1999, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Pittsboro
| Period | Pittsboro | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $804 | $889 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $919 | $951 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $919 | $1,102 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,398 | $1,501 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$595 | +$612 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Pittsboro pays $1,398 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $595 a month from 2006–10, a 74% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Pittsboro
Bachelor's degrees in Pittsboro
| Period | Pittsboro | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.3% | 43.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.2% | 45.7% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.0% | 48.5% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.4% | 53.9% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +10.2 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Pittsboro: 54.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 10.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 23 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Pittsboro
| Period | Pittsboro | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 86.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 88.4% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.3% | 89.4% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 91.5% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Pittsboro: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.5 points, in line with the national trend. Only 20 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Pittsboro
| Period | Pittsboro | Chapel Hill area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 8.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 4.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Pittsboro than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Pittsboro compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsboro | 2.30 | 50.4 | 5.5% | 19.5% | 8.1% | 1999 | $1,398 | 54.4% | 96.5% | 3.7% |
| Bynum | 2.35 | 44.0 | 8.6% | 17.5% | 9.3% | 2001 | $1,262 | 64.0% | 98.7% | 2.9% |
| Fearrington | 2.52 | 45.0 | 10.5% | 15.5% | 5.5% | 2001 | $2,052 | 65.8% | 99.6% | 1.2% |
| Merry Oaks | 2.44 | 52.1 | 8.7% | 7.7% | 11.2% | 1989 | $942 | 37.7% | 95.5% | 3.9% |
| Moncure | 2.57 | 46.0 | 14.3% | 16.5% | 11.3% | 1994 | $1,120 | 32.0% | 89.7% | 0.9% |
| Silk Hope | 2.34 | 48.5 | 7.2% | 11.4% | 7.5% | 1993 | $821 | 43.5% | 94.4% | 2.0% |
| Hollemans Crossroads | 2.81 | 49.9 | 9.8% | 2.3% | 14.9% | 1994 | $1,123 | 50.3% | 88.2% | 1.8% |
| Haywood | 2.66 | 41.4 | 10.7% | 9.6% | 35.6% | 1998 | $1,123 | 47.2% | 94.5% | 0.7% |
| New Hill | 3.37 | 31.3 | 4.2% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 2014 | $2,738 | 67.0% | 98.6% | 11.4% |
| Bear Creek | 2.53 | 48.1 | 7.1% | 18.3% | 14.6% | 1975 | $849 | 24.7% | 89.6% | 0.4% |
| Bonlee | 2.32 | 45.7 | 5.5% | 20.0% | 15.7% | 1964 | $1,167 | 19.3% | 85.1% | 0.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Pittsboro. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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