Pittsboro, NC Demographics

A map of Pittsboro's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,798	2,946	79.9%	64.9%
Black	487	798	10.2%	17.6%
Hispanic	342	485	7.2%	10.7%
Multiracial	121	210	2.5%	4.6%
Native American/Other	4	21	0.1%	0.5%
Asian	0	77	0.0%	1.7%

Pittsboro, North Carolina has an estimated population of 4,752, an increase from the 4,537 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.9% White, 10.2% Black, 7.2% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pittsboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pittsboro has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pittsboro, that probability was 53.4% in 2020 and 34.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pittsboro is ranked the 176th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Pittsboro was ranked the 180th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pittsboro's White Population

3,798 residents of Pittsboro, or 79.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pittsboro is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Pittsboro ranks 445th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsboro's White population has grown by an estimated 28.9%. White residents' share of Pittsboro's population has increased from 64.9% to 79.9%.

Pittsboro is more White than neighboring Briar Chapel (70.5% White), Moncure (58.7% White), and Governors Village (71.6% White). Pittsboro is less White than neighboring Fearrington Village (93% White), and Governors Club (91.7% White).

Pittsboro's Black Population

487 residents of Pittsboro, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pittsboro is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Pittsboro ranks 298th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsboro's Black population has declined by an estimated 39.0%. Black residents' share of Pittsboro's population has decreased from 17.6% to 10.2%.

Pittsboro is more Black than neighboring Briar Chapel (5.1% Black), Fearrington Village (0.5% Black), Governors Club (2.1% Black), and Governors Village (10.1% Black). Pittsboro is less Black than neighboring Moncure (21.7% Black).

Pittsboro's Asian Population

0 residents of Pittsboro, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pittsboro is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Pittsboro ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsboro's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Pittsboro's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Pittsboro is less Asian than neighboring Briar Chapel (5.4% Asian), Fearrington Village (2.6% Asian), Governors Club (3.1% Asian), and Governors Village (1.1% Asian).

Pittsboro's Hispanic Population

342 residents of Pittsboro, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pittsboro is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Pittsboro ranks 194th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsboro's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 29.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Pittsboro's population has decreased from 10.7% to 7.2%.

Pittsboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Briar Chapel (4% Hispanic), Fearrington Village (0% Hispanic), Governors Club (3.1% Hispanic), and Governors Village (0.6% Hispanic). Pittsboro is less Hispanic than neighboring Moncure (10.7% Hispanic).

Pittsboro's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Pittsboro, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pittsboro is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Pittsboro ranks 598th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsboro's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 81.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pittsboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Pittsboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Moncure (0% Native American/Other), and Governors Club (0% Native American/Other). Pittsboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Briar Chapel (2.9% Native American/Other), Fearrington Village (3.5% Native American/Other), and Governors Village (3.3% Native American/Other).

Pittsboro's Multiracial Population

121 residents of Pittsboro, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pittsboro is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Pittsboro ranks 184th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pittsboro's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 42.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Pittsboro's population has decreased from 4.6% to 2.5%.

Pittsboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Fearrington Village (0.3% Multiracial), and Governors Club (0% Multiracial). Pittsboro is less Multiracial than neighboring Briar Chapel (12.2% Multiracial), Moncure (9% Multiracial), and Governors Village (13.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.