Pittsboro
Town in Chatham County, North Carolina
Pittsboro is a town in Chatham County, North Carolina, with 4,537 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 394 ft (120 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fearrington Village, 6.9 miles NE.
- 4,537residents (2020 Census)
- 394 ftelevation · 120 m
- 9.3 sq miland area · 24.1 km²
- 487 / sq mipopulation density
- 27312ZIP code
About Pittsboro
Pittsboro is a town in and the county seat of Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,743 at the 2010 census and 4,537 at the 2020 census.
The town was established in the late 18th century, shortly after the American Revolution, as the county seat for the newly formed Chatham County. In the years leading up to the American Civil War, the economy was dominated by small-scale farms that relied heavily on enslaved labor. In the aftermath of the civil war, racial tensions were high, and the town was noted for a number of lynchings and other racial violence in the late 19th century. Industrialization came to the community in the late 19th century, as a number of rivers cross the area providing locations for mills and factories. Economic and population growth would continue into and throughout the 20th century. As industry moved away from the community, it has in the 21st century transitioned into a bedroom community for the nearby cities of the Research Triangle region.
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Living in Pittsboro
- Median household income
- $81,639
- Median home value
- $376,300
- Median rent
- $1,211/mo
- Median age
- 43
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Pittsboro had 4,537 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,537 |
|---|---|
| Density | 487 per sq mi (188 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pittsboro at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Chatham County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,537 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.32 sq mi (24.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7232° N, 79.1595° W |
| ZIP code | 27312 |
| Official website | pittsboronc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3752660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pittsboro
- Fearrington Village6.9 mi NE
- Briar Chapel7.4 mi N
- Moncure8.2 mi SE
- Governors Club10.3 mi NE
- Governors Village11.7 mi NE
- Carolina Meadows12.3 mi NE
- Goldston12.8 mi SW
- Gulf13.3 mi SW
- Carrboro14.6 mi N
- Chapel Hill15.7 mi NE
- Apex15.7 mi E
- Sanford15.9 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Pittsboro
What county is Pittsboro in?
Pittsboro is in Chatham County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Pittsboro, NC?
4,537 people lived in Pittsboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pittsboro, NC?
The ZIP code of Pittsboro is 27312.
What is the elevation of Pittsboro?
394 feet (120 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pittsboro?
Fearrington Village (6.9 mi), Briar Chapel (7.4 mi), Moncure (8.2 mi), Governors Club (10.3 mi), Governors Village (11.7 mi).
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