Pittsboro is a town located in Chatham County North Carolina. Pittsboro has a 2024 population of 4,930. Pittsboro is currently growing at a rate of 1.88% annually and its population has increased by 8.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,564 in 2020.
The average household income in Pittsboro is $94,448 with a poverty rate of 10.38%. The median age in Pittsboro is 42.5 years: 43.6 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pittsboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,246 | 69.96% |
| Black or African American | 926 | 19.96% |
| Two or more races | 326 | 7.03% |
| Other race | 118 | 2.54% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,025 | 2.22 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Non Family | 846 | 1.25 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
| Married | 838 | 3.09 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Female | 272 | 2.54 | 28.7 | 71.3 |
| Male | 69 | 2.25 | 29 | 71 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
60.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 1.23% |
| Associates Degree | 240 | 7.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 594 | 18.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 758 | 23.9% |
| High School Graduate | 979 | 30.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 1.1% |
| Some College | 527 | 16.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,401 | 2,327 | 1,064 |
| Black | 477 | 477 | 252 |
| Hispanic | 245 | 245 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 173 | 173 | 0 |
| Other Race | 97 | 97 | 36 |
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 52.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,945 | $0 | $54,487 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,140 | $68,913 | $65,197 |
| High School Graduate | $45,804 | $53,281 | $45,208 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $61,434 | $67,264 | $53,910 |
| Some College | $74,125 | $86,612 | $47,143 |
$61,434
Average Earnings
$67,264
Average Male
$53,910
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.48% of Pittsboro residents speak only English, while 10.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 326 | 195 | 59.82% |
| Black | 907 | 163 | 17.97% |
| White | 3,115 | 108 | 3.47% |
| Hispanic | 424 | 83 | 19.58% |
10.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.5%
Male Poverty Rate
10.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pittsboro is Multiple, with 59.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pittsboro is White, with 3.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.74% |
| Some College | 9.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.44% |
| Male Employed | 1.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,122 | $122,967 |
| Households | $64,792 | $94,448 |
| Married Families | $136,733 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,719 | $54,531 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.2%
Male Marriage Rate
32.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
259
Number of Veterans
205
Male Veterans
54
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 71 |
| Vietnam | 63 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| World War II | 31 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 125 |
| 75+ | 59 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 7.99% |
| Black | 41 | 6.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.13%
Born in Pittsboro
92.56%
Native Born
7.44%
Foreign Born
4.76%
Non Citizen
2.67%
Naturalized
92.56% of Pittsboro residents were born in the United States, with 55.13% having been born in North Carolina. 4.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,389 | 92 | 1.74% |
| 2028 | 5,297 | 92 | 1.77% |
| 2027 | 5,205 | 91 | 1.78% |
| 2026 | 5,114 | 92 | 1.83% |
| 2025 | 5,022 | 92 | 1.87% |
| 2024 | 4,930 | 91 | 1.88% |
| 2023 | 4,839 | 105 | 2.22% |
| 2022 | 4,734 | 115 | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 4,619 | 55 | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 4,564 | 212 | 4.87% |
| 2019 | 4,352 | 63 | 1.47% |
| 2018 | 4,289 | 96 | 2.29% |
| 2017 | 4,193 | 95 | 2.32% |
| 2016 | 4,098 | 76 | 1.89% |
| 2015 | 4,022 | 95 | 2.42% |
| 2014 | 3,927 | 83 | 2.16% |
| 2013 | 3,844 | 35 | 0.92% |
| 2012 | 3,809 | 14 | 0.37% |
| 2011 | 3,795 | 31 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 3,764 | 0 | 0% |