Welcome to Pitts ...
Pitts is located in Jones County<1>.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Pitts has a population of 293 people<2> (see below for details).
Pitts is 520 feet [158 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Pitts lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area Code for Pitts: 478
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Pitts had an population of 293 people. This is a decrease of 8.44% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 4.87% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Pitts had a population of 320 people.
With a 2010 count of 320 people, the population of Pitts increased 3.9% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 308 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Pitts.
Communities Also Named Pitts ...
While we believe that this Pitts is located in Jones County, we know of another 2 Georgia communities named Pitts. Those communities are located in the following counties: Dodge and Wilcox County.
Beyond Georgia, there are 10 communities that are also named Pitts - they are located in Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Utah.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Pitts.
Communities near Pitts ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Pitts.
- Brookhaven
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookhaven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookhaven
- Brookhaven is located in Bibb County
- Estimated population in 2019: 55,554 people
- Milledgeville
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
- Belvedere Manor
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belvedere Manor have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belvedere Manor
- Belvedere Manor is located in Jones County
- Population from the 2010 Census: 15,152 people
- Jones Acres
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jones Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones Acres
- Jones Acres is located in Jones County
- Estimated population in 2019: 4,962 people
- Elberta
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elberta have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elberta
- Elberta is located in Houston County
- Estimated population in 2019: 4,329 people
- Gray
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)
- Bloomfield Park
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bloomfield Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomfield Park
- Bloomfield Park is located in Bibb County
- Estimated population in 2019: 2,686 people
- Dedrich
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dedrich have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dedrich
- Dedrich is located in Wilkinson County
- Population from the 2010 Census: 2,146 people
- The Colony
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for The Colony have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for The Colony
- The Colony is located in Baldwin County
- Estimated population in 2019: 1,834 people
- Gordon
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Pitts. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Pitts.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Pitts. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Pitts.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Pitts. See our Newspapers Page for Pitts.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Pitts ...
Looking for more information about Pitts? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Pitts, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Pitts.
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Georgia's counties, including Jones, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Pitts. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Pitts - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |