Population 59,856 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pittsylvania County
Household size in Pittsylvania County
| Period | Pittsylvania County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.29 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Pittsylvania County is a place of small households, averaging 2.36 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the north.
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 Pittsylvania County
| Period | Pittsylvania County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.3 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.8 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.6, Pittsylvania County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.6, in line with the national trend.
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 Pittsylvania County
| Period | Pittsylvania County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Pittsylvania County as they are nationally: 11.7%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Virginia overall (10.7%). The single-parent share is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Pittsylvania County
Renters in Pittsylvania County
| Period | Pittsylvania County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.6% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Pittsylvania County is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 56.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 0.7 points since 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 Pittsylvania County
| Period | Pittsylvania County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Pittsylvania County: 14.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 1.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Pittsylvania County
| Period | Pittsylvania County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Pittsylvania County was built around 1981, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
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 Pittsylvania County
| Period | Pittsylvania County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $548 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $619 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $730 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $876 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$327 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Pittsylvania County runs $876 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $327 a month from 2006–10, a 60% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the north.
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 Pittsylvania County
Bachelor's degrees in Pittsylvania County
| Period | Pittsylvania County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Pittsylvania County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.0%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
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 Pittsylvania County
| Period | Pittsylvania County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.1% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.6% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.7% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Pittsylvania County never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.6 points, mirroring the country.
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 Pittsylvania County
| Period | Pittsylvania County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Pittsylvania County than nationally: unemployment was 4.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.9 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).
Pittsylvania County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsylvania County | 2.36 | 47.6 | 11.7% | 21.3% | 14.4% | 1981 | $876 | 16.0% | 85.7% | 4.5% |
| Martinsville City | 2.42 | 37.4 | 15.6% | 44.6% | 17.8% | 1957 | $828 | 22.2% | 88.5% | 3.0% |
| Halifax County | 2.46 | 46.1 | 13.9% | 25.4% | 21.2% | 1976 | $876 | 19.3% | 83.4% | 4.1% |
| Henry County | 2.37 | 47.7 | 10.8% | 24.8% | 16.2% | 1974 | $784 | 15.9% | 84.3% | 4.0% |
| Patrick County | 2.23 | 51.4 | 6.5% | 23.1% | 21.4% | 1980 | $727 | 15.2% | 84.4% | 2.7% |
| Mecklenburg County | 2.18 | 48.2 | 12.6% | 31.7% | 25.3% | 1981 | $845 | 20.0% | 85.8% | 3.0% |
| Carroll County | 2.32 | 49.0 | 8.3% | 22.9% | 22.9% | 1982 | $745 | 17.2% | 85.9% | 5.8% |
| Galax City | 2.32 | 43.9 | 17.6% | 43.7% | 14.2% | 1966 | $752 | 19.1% | 84.4% | 5.1% |
| Brunswick County | 2.16 | 45.7 | 17.4% | 25.6% | 18.8% | 1980 | $954 | 16.9% | 82.9% | 3.7% |
| Grayson County | 2.26 | 48.6 | 6.5% | 19.6% | 28.4% | 1975 | $736 | 15.5% | 85.3% | 3.6% |
| Emporia City | 2.45 | 37.3 | 22.6% | 61.9% | 21.1% | 1961 | $1,029 | 17.9% | 80.4% | 2.6% |
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 Pittsylvania County. 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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