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Lynchburg

South Carolina · 302 residents (2025 est.) · 1.132 sq mi
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Lynchburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,629. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 265 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,300. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
323
−45%since 2000
from 588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
285 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 519 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.2
+70%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:302 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2133154185206221990201020202024Lynchburg
2024323
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,629
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,833
+8%since 2000
from $14,608 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
56.7%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
−16%since 2010
from 0.512 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade70.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,300
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
49.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
90.4%
+36.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+193%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.2%(101)
Black73.6%(433)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.8%(305)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(10)
Black95.7%(309)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(3)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score10.5%(34)
Diversity Score
10
−80%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+34.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+21%since 2000
from 30.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.0%
−51.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
62.0%
+57.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
42.0%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.4%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 27.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.9%
−19.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
37.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−52.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2012
from 33.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.7%
+39.3 ptssince 2017
from 36.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lynchburg, South Carolina?

Lynchburg, South Carolina has about 323 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lynchburg, South Carolina?

The typical household in Lynchburg, South Carolina earns about $17,629 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lynchburg, South Carolina expensive?

In Lynchburg, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $107,300, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Lynchburg, South Carolina?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lynchburg, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lynchburg, South Carolina?

About 56.7% of people in Lynchburg, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lynchburg, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lynchburg, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 139 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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