Lynchburg city, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51680 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79,497 | — | #732 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,947 | -22.9% | #2,262 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 28.6 years | -26.5% | #3,194 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $229,800 | -18.5% | #1,082 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,073 | -7.7% | #778 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.6% | +47.6% | #2,529 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lynchburg city has a population of 79,497, making it the #732 most populous county in the US. The median age is 28.6 years, which is 26.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Lynchburg city is $57,947, ranking #2,262 out of 3,222 counties — 22.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.6% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Lynchburg city is $229,800 (-18.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,073/mo and the homeownership rate is 48.9%.
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94.0% of residents in Lynchburg city have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.
About Lynchburg city, Virginia
Lynchburg city, Virginia has a total population of 79,497, making it the 732nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lynchburg city is 28.6 years, which is 26.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lynchburg city is $57,947, which ranks #2,262 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Lynchburg city is $229,800, 18.5% below the national median. Renters in Lynchburg city pay a median gross rent of $1,073 per month. The homeownership rate is 48.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lynchburg city, 38.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.1 min.
Lynchburg city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 59.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (27.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.1%).
All data for Lynchburg city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.