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Lynchburg

South Carolina · 588 residents · 1.132 sq mi
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Lynchburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,250. Population has grown 27% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,000. The poverty rate of 31.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

588
+27%since 1990
from 462 in 1990
1990 – 2025
519 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 408 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.0
+1%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2133154185206221990201020202024Lynchburg
2024323
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,250
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,608
+70%since 1990
from $8,569 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.1%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 23.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,000
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$347
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
61.7%
−27.3 ptssince 1990
from 89.0% in 1990
38.3% rent
2.1
+14%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic27.9%(129)
Black72.1%(333)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score50.3%(232)
2000
White, non-Hispanic17.2%(101)
Black73.6%(433)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score51.8%(305)
52
+3%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.1%
−7.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.0 min
+33%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
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, South Carolina?

Lynchburg, South Carolina has about 588 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lynchburg, South Carolina earns about $19,250 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 $40,000, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Lynchburg, South Carolina?

About 9.1% 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 31.1% of people in Lynchburg, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lynchburg, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lynchburg, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 126 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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