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Lynchburg

Virginia · 79,009 residents · 48.976 sq mi
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Lynchburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,201. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,900. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
79,009
+21%since 2000
from 65,269 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,613 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 1,333 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.0
−12%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
64K68K73K78K82K1990201020202024Lynchburg
202479K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,201
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,234 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,683
+30%since 2000
from $18,263 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$859
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
51.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+26%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66%(43,108)
Black29.6%(19,288)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(878)
Asian1.3%(830)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.1%(37,276)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(47,654)
Black26.9%(21,228)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(3,880)
Asian2.2%(1,752)
Other2.8%(2,235)
Diversity Score66.8%(52,743)
Diversity Score
67
+17%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+64%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lynchburg, Virginia?

Lynchburg, Virginia has about 79,009 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lynchburg, Virginia?

The typical household in Lynchburg, Virginia earns about $49,201 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lynchburg, Virginia expensive?

In Lynchburg, Virginia, the median home is worth about $162,900, and the typical rent is about $859 a month.

How educated are people in Lynchburg, Virginia?

About 36.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lynchburg, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lynchburg, Virginia?

About 17.1% of people in Lynchburg, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lynchburg, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lynchburg, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,960 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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