Pitt County, North Carolina

Pitt County
Pitt County Courthouse in Greenville
Pitt County Courthouse in Greenville
Map of North Carolina highlighting Pitt County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°35′N 77°23′W / 35.59°N 77.38°W / 35.59; -77.38
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1760
Named forWilliam Pitt the Elder
SeatGreenville
Largest communityGreenville
Area
 • Total655.55 sq mi (1,697.9 km2)
 • Land652.37 sq mi (1,689.6 km2)
 • Water3.18 sq mi (8.2 km2)  0.49%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total170,243
 • Density260.96/sq mi (100.76/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts1st, 3rd
Websitewww.pittcountync.gov

Pitt County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 170,243 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Greenville.[2]

Pitt County includes the Greenville Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is one of the fastest growing centers in the state. Since 1990, the population has grown a lot.

  1. "QuickFacts: Pitt County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  2. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 18, 2024.

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