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Lynchburg

Ohio · 1,510 residents · 0.923 sq mi
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Lynchburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,405. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $105,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,510
+12%since 2000
from 1,350 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,636 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,463 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+10%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Lynchburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,405
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,542
+38%since 2000
from $16,315 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance25.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical24.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$795
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
34.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−3%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,331)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,403)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(10)
Diversity Score5.6%(85)
Diversity Score
6
+333%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.8%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lynchburg, Ohio?

Lynchburg, Ohio has about 1,510 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lynchburg, Ohio?

The typical household in Lynchburg, Ohio earns about $49,405 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lynchburg, Ohio expensive?

In Lynchburg, Ohio, the median home is worth about $105,900, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Lynchburg, Ohio?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lynchburg, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lynchburg, Ohio?

About 18.5% of people in Lynchburg, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lynchburg, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Lynchburg, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 317 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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