Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 61,745 people, 24,684 households, and 18,216 families residing in the county. The population density
was 64 people per square mile (25/km²). There were 28,011 housing units at an average density of 29 per square mile (11/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 75.00% White
, 23.66% Black
or African American
, 0.14% Native American
, 0.19% Asian
, 0.37% from other races
, and 0.63% from two or more races. 1.23% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 24,684 households out of which 30.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.30% were married couples
living together, 11.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.20% were non-families. 23.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.00% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 26.60% from 45 to 64, and 14.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,153, and the median income for a family was $41,175. Males had a median income of $30,105 versus $21,382 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $16,991. About 8.60% of families and 11.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.80% of those under age 18 and 16.60% of those age 65 or over.
Although Danville
is within the boundaries of Pittsylvania County, it is not a part of the county. Since it is incorporated as a city, it is an independent city
under Virginia law.
Census
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of 2000, there were 61,745 people, 24,684 households, and 18,216 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 64 people per square mile (25/km²). There were 28,011 housing units at an average density of 29 per square mile (11/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 75.00% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 23.66% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.14% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.19% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.37% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.63% from two or more races. 1.23% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 24,684 households out of which 30.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.30% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 11.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.20% were non-families. 23.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.00% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 26.60% from 45 to 64, and 14.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,153, and the median income for a family was $41,175. Males had a median income of $30,105 versus $21,382 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $16,991. About 8.60% of families and 11.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.80% of those under age 18 and 16.60% of those age 65 or over.
Towns
- ChathamChatham, VirginiaChatham is a town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States. Chatham's population was 1,338 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Danville, Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area. Chatham is home to Chatham High School and Hargrave Military Academy. It is also home to Chatham Hall , an...
- GretnaGretna, VirginiaGretna is a town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,257 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Danville Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Gretna is located at ....
- HurtHurt, VirginiaHurt is a town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States. Hurt's population was 1,276 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Danville, Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Hurt is located at ....
Although Danville
Danville, Virginia
Danville is an independent city in Virginia, United States, bounded by Pittsylvania County, Virginia and Caswell County, North Carolina. It was the last capital of the Confederate States of America. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Danville with Pittsylvania county for...
is within the boundaries of Pittsylvania County, it is not a part of the county. Since it is incorporated as a city, it is an independent city
Independent city
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under Virginia law.
Unincorporated communities
- BlairsBlairs, VirginiaBlairs is a census-designated place in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 916.-Reference:*...
- Brosville
- Chalk LevelChalk Level, VirginiaChalk Level is an unincorporated community in Pittsylvania County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.-Reference:...
- Dry Fork
- GritGrit, VirginiaGrit is an unincorporated community in Pittsylvania County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.-Reference:...
- Keeling, VirginiaKeeling, VirginiaKeeling is an unincorporated area in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.According to Mrs. Molly Hardy, the name Keeling was used because Joe Keeling owned the store where the Post Office was located....
- Mount AiryMount Airy, Pittsylvania County, VirginiaMount Airy is an unincorporated community in northeastern Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States. Its altitude is 643 feet , and it is located at , along State Route 40 between Gretna and Brookneal. It is included in the Danville, Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area.-References:...
- Mt. HermonMount Hermon, VirginiaMount Hermon is a census-designated place in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 3,966.-References:*...
- Pickeral's Crossing
- PittsvillePittsville, VirginiaPittsville is an unincorporated community in Pittsylvania County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.- Economy :Pittsville has a small general store and a Post Office The primary industries are tied to agriculture, forest resources and real estate. There are many spectacular views of Smith Mountain,...
- RenanRenan, VirginiaRenan is an unincorporated community in the northeastern part of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States. It is included in the Danville, Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area....
- RinggoldRinggold, VirginiaRinggold is an unincorporated community in Pittsylvania County in the U.S. state of Virginia with a postal zip code 24586.The community was named after Maj. Samuel Ringgold, a hero of the Battle of Palo Alto in the U.S.-Mexican War....
- SonansSonans, VirginiaSonans is an unincorporated community in Pittsylvania County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.-Reference:...
- Straightstone
- Whittles Depot
- TightsqueezeTightsqueeze, VirginiaTightsqueeze is an unincorporated community in the center of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States. It is included in the Danville, Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
See also
- List of Virginia counties
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Pittsylvania County, Virginia