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Lynchburg

South Carolina · 318 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 $38,170. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 270 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,000. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
318
−46%since 2000
from 588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
281 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 519 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.8
+63%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2133154185206221990201020202024Lynchburg
2024323
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,170
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,968
−11%since 2000
from $14,608 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade30%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information0.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$430
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.2%(42)
Black82.7%(263)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other4.4%(14)
Diversity Score40.3%(128)
Diversity Score
40
−22%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+36.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 30.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−24.9 ptssince 2011
from 27.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.5%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.2%
−52.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lynchburg, South Carolina?

Lynchburg, South Carolina has about 318 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lynchburg, South Carolina earns about $38,170 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 $73,000, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Lynchburg, South Carolina?

About 7.4% 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 31.6% 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 144 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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