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Lynchburg

Mississippi · 2,437 residents · 1.933 sq mi
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Lynchburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,528. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 522 residents. Median home value is $143,700. Poverty is rare here, at 0.7% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

2,437
−18%since 2000
from 2,959 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,261 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,531 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
36.1
+8%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lynchburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,528
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,714 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$24,618
+20%since 2000
from $20,455 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
0.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.290
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$143,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$930
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $766 in 2000
US average: $853
79.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
7.1% rent
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
27.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
57.9%
+36.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.4
+30%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(2,724)
Black2%(59)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(122)
Asian1%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.1%(507)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(1,846)
Black19.8%(482)
Hispanic / Latino2%(49)
Asian0.9%(23)
Other1.7%(42)
Diversity Score48.6%(1,184)
49
+184%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
10.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
95.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 95.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

18.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
28.5%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
49.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
13.2%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lynchburg, Mississippi?

Lynchburg, Mississippi has about 2,437 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lynchburg, Mississippi?

The typical household in Lynchburg, Mississippi earns about $60,528 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 $143,700, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in Lynchburg, Mississippi?

About 19.8% 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 0.7% 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 411 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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