Pitts, Georgia

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Population in 2022: 247 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -19.8%
 
Males: 121  (49.2%)
Females: 126  (50.8%)
Median resident age:

37.3 years
Georgia median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 31072.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $82,938 (it was $24,625 in 2000)
Pitts:

$82,938
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,171 (it was $15,103 in 2000)

Pitts city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $105,826 (it was $32,300 in 2000)
Pitts:

$105,826
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $114,728; detached houses: $123,700; mobile homes: $49,454

Median gross rent in 2022: $652.

March 2022 cost of living index in Pitts: 78.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.5%

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  • Races in Pitts, GA (2022)
    • 44786.3%White alone
    • 5310.2%Black alone
    • 81.5%Two or more races

Races in Pitts detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Georgia and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Pitts, Georgia as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Pitts is 406 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: American (36.5%), English (17.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 0.80 square miles.

Population density: 308 people per square mile   (very low).

Pitts, Georgia map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Pitts city:

0.9% ($289)
Georgia:

0.9% ($919)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Albany, GA (44.5 miles , pop. 76,939).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (135.1 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (718.8 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Seville, GA (1.9 miles ),
Rochelle, GA (2.2 miles ),
Rebecca, GA (3.2 miles ),
Pineview, GA (3.4 miles ),
Arabi, GA (3.7 miles ),
Cordele, GA (3.7 miles ),
Abbeville, GA (3.7 miles ),
Finleyson, GA (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 31.95 N, Longitude: 83.54 W

Area code: 229

Distribution of median household income in Pitts, GA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Pitts, GA in 2022
Pitts satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
Georgia:

2.9%
Most common industries in Pitts, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (15.1%)
  • Educational services (11.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.6%)
  • Construction (6.5%)
  • Truck transportation (6.5%)
  • Health care (5.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (13.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.1%)
  • Truck transportation (11.1%)
  • Construction (11.1%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Motor vehicles, parts & supplies merchant wholesalers (5.6%)
  • Food (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (17.9%)
  • Educational services (17.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (12.8%)
  • Health care (12.8%)
  • Wood products (7.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Pitts, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.9%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (10.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.5%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (22.2%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (13.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (11.1%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (9.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.7%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (7.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)

Average climate in Pitts, Georgia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Pitts-area historical tornado activity is near Georgia state average. It is 35% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/15/1999, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.0 miles away from the Pitts city center injured 28 people and caused $10 million in damages.

On 4/23/1971, a category F3 tornado 16.3 miles away from the city center injured 8 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Pitts-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 13% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 146.6 miles away from Pitts center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 213.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 227.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 208.9 miles away from Pitts center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 238.7 miles away from Pitts center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 213.8 miles away from Pitts center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wilcox County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Tornadoes: 5, Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 2, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Pitts topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Pitts:

  • CROSSVIEW CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; PINEVIEW, GA)
  • CORDELE DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; CORDELE, GA)
  • UNITED HOSPICE, INC.- CORDELE (Hospital, about 14 miles away; CORDELE, GA)
  • CORDELE ROYAL CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CORDELE, GA)
  • CRISP REGIONAL NSG AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CORDELE, GA)
  • CORDELE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CORDELE, GA)
  • ABBEVILLE HEALTHCARE AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ABBEVILLE, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pitts:

  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (about 33 miles; Tifton, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,564)
  • Georgia Southwestern State University (about 41 miles; Americus, GA; FT enrollment: 2,689)
  • Central Georgia Technical College (about 43 miles; Warner Robins, GA; FT enrollment: 6,829)
  • Albany State University (about 44 miles; Albany, GA; FT enrollment: 3,662)
  • Fort Valley State University (about 46 miles; Fort Valley, GA; FT enrollment: 3,200)
  • Albany Technical College (about 47 miles; Albany, GA; FT enrollment: 3,707)
  • Darton State College (about 47 miles; Albany, GA; FT enrollment: 5,000)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Pitts Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Wilcox County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

62.6%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.1%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Pitts (2011 data):

  • Colony Bank: Pitts Branch at 105 South Eighth Street, branch established on 1989/08/18. Info updated 2011/04/20: Bank assets: $1,192.8 mil, Deposits: $1,001.0 mil, headquarters in Fitzgerald, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 29 total offices, Holding Company: Colony Bankcorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Pitts:

Marital status in Pitts, GA
  • Never married: 22.5%
  • Now married: 36.2%
  • Separated: 6.5%
  • Widowed: 19.3%
  • Divorced: 15.4%

For population 25 years and over in Pitts:

  • High school or higher: 71.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 6.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 34.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.8
Georgia average:

12.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Pitts, GA (based on Wilcox County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,95724
Black Protestant6445
Mainline Protestant3105
Other2-
Catholic--
None4,342-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Wilcox County:

3.48 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Wilcox County:

6.96 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Wilcox County:

1.16 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

12.1%
State:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Wilcox County:

32.3%
Georgia:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Wilcox County:

12.7%
Georgia:

14.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Pitts:

49.1%
Georgia:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.6%
Georgia:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Pitts:

29.4
Georgia:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

24.4%
Georgia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

7.2%
Georgia:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Pitts:

6.7
Georgia:

6.7

Overweight people:
Pitts:

34.7%
Georgia:

33.5%

General health condition:
Pitts:

55.8%
State:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.1%
Georgia:

80.8%

More about Health and Nutrition of Pitts, GA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 0$0 2$2,740
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$2,220
Totals for Government 0$0 4$4,960

Pitts government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Financial Administration: $37,000 ($149.80)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $36,000 ($145.75)
    Financial Administration: $34,000 ($137.65)
    Solid Waste Management: $11,000 ($44.53)
    Local Fire Protection: $4,000 ($16.19)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($4.05)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Financial Administration: $6,000 ($24.29)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($4.05)

Pitts government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $17,000 ($68.83)
    Sewerage: $10,000 ($40.49)
    Other: $2,000 ($8.10)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $24,000 ($97.17)
    Other: $16,000 ($64.78)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $4,000 ($16.19)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($12.15)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $15,000 ($60.73)
  • Tax - Insurance Premiums Sales: $20,000 ($80.97)
    Public Utilities Sales: $14,000 ($56.68)
    Other: $4,000 ($16.19)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $2,000 ($8.10)

Pitts government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $534,000 ($2161.94)

Strongest AM radio stations in Pitts:

  • WKTF (1550 AM; 10 kW; VIENNA, GA; Owner: SANTILLANA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WNNG (1350 AM; 15 kW; WARNER ROBINS, GA; Owner: CHASE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WUFF (710 AM; daytime; 2 kW; EASTMAN, GA; Owner: FARNELL O'QUINN)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSTT (730 AM; 25 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: MARION R. WILLIAMS)
  • WFVR (910 AM; 50 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: RAMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOKV (690 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WMGA (1130 AM; 10 kW; MOULTRIE, GA; Owner: RADIO MOULTRIE, INC.)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WJYZ (960 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pitts:

  • WQSY (103.9 FM; HAWKINSVILLE, GA; Owner: TRI-COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQXZ (98.3 FM; CORDELE, GA; Owner: METRO COM CORP.)
  • WOBB (100.3 FM; TIFTON, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBJY (89.3 FM; AMERICUS, GA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WDCO-FM (89.7 FM; COCHRAN, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WFFM (105.7 FM; ASHBURN, GA; Owner: ON TOP COMMUNICATIONS OF GEORGIA, LLC)
  • WAEF (90.3 FM; CORDELE, GA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WQIL (101.3 FM; CHAUNCEY, GA; Owner: GSW, INC.)
  • WRDO (96.9 FM; FITZGERALD, GA; Owner: RTG RADIO, LLC)
  • WUFF-FM (97.5 FM; EASTMAN, GA; Owner: FARNELL O'QUINN)

TV broadcast stations around Pitts:

  • WSST-TV (Channel 55; CORDELE, GA; Owner: SUNBELT-SOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD)
  • WDCO-TV (Channel 29; COCHRAN, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)

Pitts fatal accident list:

Jun 16, 2003 11:58 AM, Us-280 (Sr 30), Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 56ft / 17.4mTotal length
  • 14,950Total average daily traffic
  • 217Total average daily truck traffic
  • 22,425Total future (year 2031) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Pitts)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

28 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • On Hwy 28 1 Mi W (Lat: 31.955722 Lon: -83.566556), Call Sign: KTY287, Licensee ID: L00011685,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.625 MHz, Grant Date: 07/06/1998, Expiration Date: 08/18/2003, Cancellation Date: 10/19/2003, Registrant: L O Peebles Jr, Rt 1, Pitts, GA 31072

  • 1 Mi W On Hwy 280 (Lat: 31.979333 Lon: -83.498500), Call Sign: WSZ656, Licensee ID: L00011685,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.625 MHz, Grant Date: 03/09/2000, Expiration Date: 04/26/2005, Cancellation Date: 04/26/2002, Registrant: L O Peebles Jr, Pitts, GA 31072, Phone: (912) 648-6621

  • Hwy 280 1/2 Mi E (Lat: 31.945722 Lon: -83.533222), Call Sign: WXU713, Licensee ID: L00011685,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.625 MHz, Grant Date: 06/29/1998, Expiration Date: 08/18/2003, Cancellation Date: 04/26/2002, Registrant: L O Peebles Jr, Rt 1, Pitts, GA 31072


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA P206 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 132 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2662X, N2662X, N-2662X, Serial Number: P206-0162, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 11/20/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 10/22/2003
    Registrant (Individual): Charles C Dba Timmons, 161 7th Ave W, Pitts, GA 31072, Other Owners: Dusters Co Aero
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-24-260 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 135 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8809P, N8809P, N-8809P, Serial Number: 24-4265, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 06/03/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 03/15/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Jimie J Humphries, 536 Lois Rd, Pitts, GA 31072
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150M (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 8961U, N8961U, N-8961U, Serial Number: 15078031, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 03/06/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 01/09/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Eugene A Brown, 9055 Highway 215, Pitts, GA 31072

Most common first names in Pitts, GA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1681.5 years
James1573.3 years
John1273.7 years
William1174.0 years
Robert969.5 years
Willie859.5 years
Walter776.9 years
Annie778.9 years
Charles670.6 years
Emma581.4 years
Most common last names in Pitts, GA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Conner1176.6 years
Crenshaw1079.0 years
Jones1075.3 years
Wood983.3 years
Satterfield870.1 years
Watson875.9 years
Johnson773.1 years
Smith771.2 years
Mitchell782.9 years
Warren781.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Pitts, GA
  • 97.7%Electricity
  • 2.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Pitts, GA
  • 94.2%Electricity
  • 5.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Pitts compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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