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Lynchburg

Tennessee · 6,461 residents · 129.223 sq mi
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Lynchburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,762. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% 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 $200,500. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,461
+13%since 2000
from 5,740 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
50 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+16%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20247K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,762
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,591 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,430
+60%since 2000
from $19,040 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
19.1% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+28%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(5,488)
Black2.7%(155)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(45)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(509)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(5,999)
Black1.6%(103)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(101)
Asian0.4%(29)
Other2.1%(138)
Diversity Score14%(906)
Diversity Score
14
+58%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+83%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lynchburg, Tennessee?

Lynchburg, Tennessee has about 6,461 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lynchburg, Tennessee?

The typical household in Lynchburg, Tennessee earns about $63,762 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lynchburg, Tennessee expensive?

In Lynchburg, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $200,500, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Lynchburg, Tennessee?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lynchburg, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lynchburg, Tennessee?

About 8.0% of people in Lynchburg, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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