Pittsylvania County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Pittsylvania County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51143
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 143
Geography
- Land Area
- 969.00 sq mi
- Water Area
- 9.23 sq mi
- Total Area
- 978.23 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.821721
- Longitude
- -79.398502
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 59,317
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 48,622
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 57,886 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,428 | 2.4% |
| White | 44,034 | 74.2% |
| Black | 12,217 | 20.6% |
| Asian | 132 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 179 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 47,783 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 841 | 1.7% |
| White | 36,500 | 75.1% |
| Black | 10,690 | 22.0% |
| Asian | 268 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 246 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 87 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 59,856
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,710
- Poverty Rate
- 14.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,512
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 44,353 | 74.1% |
| Black | 12,175 | 20.3% |
| Asian | 185 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 43,120
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 16,448 | 38.1% |
| Republican | 17,331 | 40.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,341 | 21.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 20,257 | 47.0% |
| Female | 22,863 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 33,898 | 78.6% |
| Hispanic | 749 | 1.7% |
| Black | 6,089 | 14.1% |
| Asian | 242 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 23,503
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 19,049 | 56.2% |
| Hispanic | 213 | 28.4% |
| Black | 3,066 | 50.4% |
| Asian | 108 | 44.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 11,144 | 55.0% |
| Female | 12,359 | 54.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 14,764 (33.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,210 (16.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 29,443
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $166,771
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $877
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 5.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.