Pittsylvania County, Virginia

Pittsylvania County: County in Virginia, United States

About

Pittsylvania County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 63,506 and a population density of 25 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 59,850 inhabitants. Its county seat is Chatham. The county was created 257 years ago in 1766.

Pittsylvania County locator map
Location of Pittsylvania County on Virginia map.

Quick Facts about Pittsylvania County

Population : 59,850 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Virginia (United States)
Area : 2533 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.9%
Land as percent of area : 99.1%
Named for : William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham
Altitude : 673 feet / 205 meters
Capital : Chatham
Establishment : January 01, 1767
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 17:36:29 (2nd November 2024)
Density : 24 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -6.11% (2010-2020)
Pittsylvania County Courthouse 'Virginia' image
Pittsylvania County Courthouse 'Virginia'
Pittsylvania County Courthouse 'Virginia' image

Geography

Pittsylvania County is located at 36°49'17"N 79°23'50"W (36.8213300, -79.3971100). It has 8 neighbors: Caswell County, Halifax County, Rockingham County, Bedford County, Campbell County, Danville, Franklin County and Henry County.

Pittsylvania County map

Pittsylvania County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pittsylvania County.

City Name Population Title
Chatham 1,413 Town in Virginia
Hurt 1,211 Town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Gretna 1,179 Town of the United States

Pittsylvania County has 8 neighbours.

  • Caswell County county in North Carolina, United States
  • Halifax County county in Virginia, United States
  • Rockingham County county in North Carolina, United States
  • Bedford County county in Virginia, United States
  • Campbell County county in Virginia, United States
  • Danville The seat of Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It is located on the Dan River in the southern part of the state. Danville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Danville Historical Society and the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History.
  • Franklin County county in Virginia, United States
  • Henry County county in Virginia, United States

  • Chatham

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Pittsylvania County decreased by 6.11% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 63,506 - census
2011 63,262 -0.39% estimation process
2012 62,895 -0.58% estimation process
2013 62,554 -0.55% estimation process
2014 62,371 -0.29% estimation process
2015 62,010 -0.58% estimation process
2016 61,704 -0.5% estimation process
2017 61,309 -0.64% estimation process
2018 60,901 -0.67% estimation process
2019 60,354 -0.91% estimation process
2020 59,850 -0.84% estimation process

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People born in Pittsylvania County (12)

People born in Pittsylvania County, including musician Janis Martin, politician John Motley Morehead, politician Christopher Thomas, .

List

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