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Lunenburg County

Virginia · 11,936 residents · 431.7 sq mi
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Lunenburg County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,884. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 12% 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 $123,900. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,936
−9%since 2000
from 13,146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+13%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K13K13K1990201020202024Lunenburg County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,884
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,899 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,602
+44%since 2000
from $14,951 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,900
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+21%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(7,695)
Black38.4%(5,044)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(235)
Asian0.2%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.4%(8,197)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(7,016)
Black31.6%(3,773)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(589)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other1.6%(194)
Diversity Score65.7%(7,837)
Segregation Score7.2%(860)
Diversity Score
66
+5%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
7
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lunenburg County, Virginia?

Lunenburg County, Virginia has about 11,936 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lunenburg County, Virginia?

The typical household in Lunenburg County, Virginia earns about $45,884 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lunenburg County, Virginia expensive?

In Lunenburg County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $123,900, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Lunenburg County, Virginia?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lunenburg County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lunenburg County, Virginia?

About 14.9% of people in Lunenburg County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lunenburg County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lunenburg County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 517 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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