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Lynchburg

Mississippi · 2,466 residents · 1.933 sq mi
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Lynchburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,856. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 493 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $139,200. Households here earn about 50% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,466
−17%since 2000
from 2,959 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,276 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,531 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+14%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lynchburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,856
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,714 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,530
+44%since 2000
from $20,455 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $766 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
12.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(1,567)
Black26.6%(655)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(105)
Asian0.8%(20)
Other6.7%(166)
Diversity Score67.1%(1,655)
Diversity Score
67
+292%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+94%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 95.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 75.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.4%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lynchburg, Mississippi?

Lynchburg, Mississippi has about 2,466 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lynchburg, Mississippi?

The typical household in Lynchburg, Mississippi earns about $69,856 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 $139,200, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Lynchburg, Mississippi?

About 16.5% 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 7.9% 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 440 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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