Pittsylvania County
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- Population
- 59,856
- Area
- 969 sq mi (2,509.71 km²), 9.23 sq mi water
- Median age
- 48.1
- Households
- 25,020
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $54,085
- Median house value
- $161,400
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
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Cities & Towns in Pittsylvania County
Local News
City of Danville
Published September 29
Governor, Avio USA break ground on facility
Governor Abigail Spanberger today joined Avio USA leadership for the formal groundbreaking of the company’s new $500 million manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania County that is projected to create more than 1,500 new jobs.
City of Danville
Published September 14
Visitor spending reached $415.2M in SoSi in 2025
Visitor spending for Danville and Pittsylvania County during 2025 reached $415.2 million, an increase of 50.9 percent over 2024 figures. Tourism supported 3,941 jobs in the region and generated $18.7 million in local tax revenue.
Cardinal News
Published September 11Measles outreach clinic coming to Southside Virginia on Monday
The Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside health districts will offer education, immunity testing and vaccinations.