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Lynchburg

Mississippi · 2,959 residents · 1.933 sq mi
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Lynchburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,714. Population has grown 46% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $100,100. Households here earn about 75% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,959
+46%since 1990
from 2,026 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,531 / sq mi
+46%since 1990
from 1,048 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.3
+15%since 1990
from 29.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lynchburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,714
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,609 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,455
+86%since 1990
from $10,975 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.0%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$100,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$766
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $481 in 1990
US average: $602
86.0%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 86.3% in 1990
14.0% rent
1.8
−2%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(2,001)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(10)
Diversity Score3.1%(62)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(2,724)
Black2%(59)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(122)
Asian1%(31)
Diversity Score17.1%(507)
17
+460%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.7%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 85.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 0.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lynchburg, Mississippi?

Lynchburg, Mississippi has about 2,959 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lynchburg, Mississippi?

The typical household in Lynchburg, Mississippi earns about $54,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lynchburg, Mississippi expensive?

In Lynchburg, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $100,100, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Lynchburg, Mississippi?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lynchburg, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lynchburg, Mississippi?

About 9.0% of people in Lynchburg, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lynchburg, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Lynchburg, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 933 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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