Pittsboro, NC Demographics

A map of Pittsboro's Population by Race

Pittsboro, North Carolina had a population of 4,537 in 2020. It was 64.9% White, 17.6% Black, 1.7% Asian, 10.7% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pittsboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Pittsboro is the 180th most populous. 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's White Population

2,946 residents of Pittsboro identify as White, or 64.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Pittsboro roughly similar to the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Pittsboro is ranked #445 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pittsboro is more White than neighboring Moncure (50.3% White). Pittsboro is less White than neighboring Briar Chapel (81.5% White), Fearrington Village (93% White), Governors Club (80.9% White), and Governors Village (80.4% White).

Pittsboro's Black Population

798 residents of Pittsboro identify as Black, or 17.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pittsboro roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Pittsboro is ranked #298 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pittsboro is more Black than neighboring Briar Chapel (3.1% Black), Fearrington Village (1% Black), Governors Club (5.6% Black), and Governors Village (5% Black). Pittsboro is less Black than neighboring Moncure (22.7% Black).

Pittsboro's Asian Population

77 residents of Pittsboro identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pittsboro roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Pittsboro is ranked #145 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pittsboro is more Asian than neighboring Fearrington Village (1.1% Asian), and Moncure (1.2% Asian). Pittsboro is less Asian than neighboring Briar Chapel (4.2% Asian), Governors Club (6.2% Asian), and Governors Village (4.2% Asian).

Pittsboro's Hispanic Population

485 residents of Pittsboro identify as Hispanic, or 10.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pittsboro roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Pittsboro is ranked #190 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pittsboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Briar Chapel (5.2% Hispanic), Fearrington Village (2.2% Hispanic), Governors Club (4.8% Hispanic), and Governors Village (4.6% Hispanic). Pittsboro is less Hispanic than neighboring Moncure (20.4% Hispanic).

Pittsboro's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Pittsboro identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pittsboro roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Pittsboro is ranked #534 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pittsboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Governors Club (0.3% Native American/Other). Pittsboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Briar Chapel (0.6% Native American/Other), and Governors Village (0.9% Native American/Other).

Pittsboro's Multiracial Population

210 residents of Pittsboro identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pittsboro roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Pittsboro is ranked #181 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pittsboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Fearrington Village (2.2% Multiracial), and Governors Club (2.3% Multiracial). Pittsboro is less Multiracial than neighboring Briar Chapel (5.4% Multiracial), Moncure (5% Multiracial), and Governors Village (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.