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Pittsylvania County, VA market data
How Pittsylvania County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 59,490
- −1.5% since 2020
- Households
- 25,020
- Median household income
- $54,085
- +13.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $161,400
- Jobs located here
- 12,541
- Highest market score
- 73
- Insurance agencies, #375 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
Pittsylvania County has an estimated 59,490 people and 25,020 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Pittsylvania County declined 1.5%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Pittsylvania County is $54,085, 33% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 13.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Pittsylvania County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 147, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (54).
Of the business types scored in Pittsylvania County, insurance agencies (73), real estate agents and brokers (68) and real estate businesses (66) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #375 of 2,272 scored counties.
Pittsylvania County is part of the Danville area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (72% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (88% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Pittsylvania County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Pittsylvania County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 73 | #375 of 2,272 | 24 | 9.6 | $3M | 239 | 19 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 68 | #257 of 2,176 | 11 | 4.4 | Index only | 556 | 5 |
| Real estate | 66 | #321 of 2,229 | 12 | 4.8 | Index only | 641 | 13 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 66 | #400 of 2,385 | 30 | 12.0 | $633K | 298 | 5 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 66 | #496 of 2,222 | 13 | 5.2 | $6M | 198 | 17 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 66 | #499 of 2,405 | 98 | 39.2 | $802K | 216 | 45 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 65 | #379 of 1,889 | 5 | 2.0 | $15.7M | 379 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 65 | #394 of 1,886 | 6 | 2.4 | $4M | 406 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 65 | #433 of 2,339 | 17 | 6.8 | $1.1M | 260 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 64 | #556 of 2,394 | 38 | 15.2 | $630K | 413 | 17 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 63 | #598 of 2,405 | 64 | 25.6 | $1.2M | 185 | 24 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 61 | #444 of 1,771 | 9 | 3.6 | $3.5M | 210 | 31 |
| Auto repair and car care | 60 | #721 of 2,401 | 67 | 26.8 | $377K | 140 | 35 |
| Gas stations | 60 | #780 of 2,358 | 47 | 18.8 | $1.8M | 75 | 17 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 56 | #545 of 1,493 | 7 | 2.8 | $4.5M | 155 | 23 |
| Funeral homes | 55 | #575 of 1,472 | 6 | 2.4 | $690K | 102 | 5 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 55 | #893 of 2,210 | 10 | 4.0 | $4M | 456 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 54 | #835 of 2,088 | 7 | 2.8 | $1.9M | 285 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 54 | #878 of 2,087 | 9 | 3.6 | $4.5M | 351 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 53 | #632 of 1,422 | 7 | 2.8 | $3.4M | 142 | 6 |
| Spas and skin care | 53 | #754 of 1,769 | 7 | 2.8 | $2.7M | 310 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 53 | #781 of 1,792 | 5 | 2.0 | $2.6M | 203 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 53 | #868 of 2,057 | 17 | 6.8 | $3.6M | 149 | 38 |
| Tire shops | 52 | #717 of 1,530 | 7 | 2.8 | $3.6M | 144 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 52 | #1,088 of 2,378 | 48 | 19.2 | $526K | 118 | 27 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 49 | #877 of 1,707 | 9 | 3.6 | $6.8M | 143 | 23 |
| Pizza | 46 | #1,187 of 2,090 | 20 | 8.0 | $3.9M | 77 | 17 |
| Electricians | 44 | #723 of 1,160 | 5 | 2.0 | $12.3M | 102 | 15 |
| Grocery stores | 44 | #1,210 of 2,070 | 15 | 6.0 | $9.1M | 97 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 40 | #1,531 of 2,200 | 32 | 12.8 | $572K | 65 | 8 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 31 | #1,915 of 2,402 | 47 | 18.8 | $2.9M | 85 | 25 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 30 | #1,180 of 1,461 | 10 | 4.0 | $1.8M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 29 | #1,222 of 1,485 | 10 | 4.0 | $1.8M | 67 | 8 |
| Convenience stores | 23 | #1,968 of 2,261 | 28 | 11.2 | $4.9M | 62 | 16 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.6 | $6.3M | 251 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.6 | $2.1M | 205 | 10 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.6 | $4.7M | 284 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.6 | $6M | 336 | 8 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.2 | $26.2M | 707 | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.2 | $20.5M | 242 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $9.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $12.6M | Too few | 10 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $6.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $12M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $15.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $23.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $40.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $25.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $18.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 8 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 5 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Pittsylvania County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $25.3M | $1,010 | 105 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $83.8M | $3,348 | 129 |
| Food away from home | $78.6M | $3,140 | 77 |
| Groceries | $135.8M | $5,429 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $19M | $759 | 76 |
| Child care and other personal services | $8.2M | $329 | 57 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $13.2M | $528 | 54 |
| Medical and dental services | $23.9M | $957 | 74 |
| Pets | $18.3M | $732 | 81 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $40.2M | $1,605 | 78 |
| Vehicle insurance | $72M | $2,879 | 147 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $61.4M | $2,455 | 81 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $31.8M | $1,270 | 90 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $333.2M | $13,317 | 80 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Pittsylvania County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 59,490−1.5% since 2020
- Households
- 25,020
- Median age
- 47.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 79%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 969 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 62
- Median household income
- $54,085+13.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $70,420
- Median home value
- $161,400
- Jobs located here
- 12,541
- Daytime population
- 46,960Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Pittsylvania County, VA growing?
Population estimates put Pittsylvania County at 59,490 people in 2025, down 1.5% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 25,020 households. Median household income rose 13.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Pittsylvania County, VA spend?
Households in Pittsylvania County spend about $333.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $135.8M on groceries and $83.8M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Pittsylvania County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 147, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (54).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Pittsylvania County, VA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Pittsylvania County are for insurance agencies (73), real estate agents and brokers (68) and real estate businesses (66). Pittsylvania County ranks #375 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Pittsylvania County, VA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Pittsylvania County is $54,085 a year, 33% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $161,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Pittsylvania County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (72% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (88% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 34 of the 56 business types have a score in Pittsylvania County, each ranked against other counties.
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