Lynchburg, VA

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2023 Population

79,255

0.112% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

28.4

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

17.4%

0.829% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$59,808

6.34% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$211,800

8.06% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

36,369

0.495% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Lynchburg, VA had a population of 79.3k people with a median age of 28.4 and a median household income of $59,808. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Lynchburg, VA grew from 79,166 to 79,255, a 0.112% increase and its median household income grew from $56,243 to $59,808, a 6.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lynchburg, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (27.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.64%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.16%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.64%).

None of the households in Lynchburg, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.3% of the residents in Lynchburg, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lynchburg, VA are Liberty University (25,847 degrees awarded in 2023), Central Virginia Community College (1,145 degrees), and University of Lynchburg (970 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Lynchburg, VA was $211,800, and the homeownership rate was 49.1%.

Most people in Lynchburg, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Lynchburg, VA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Lynchburg, VA is home to a population of 79.3k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.32% of Lynchburg, VA residents were born outside of the country (3.42k people).

In 2023, there were 2.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (48.1k people) in Lynchburg, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.88k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.3%

2023 Citizenship

97.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.3% of Lynchburg, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Lynchburg, VA was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lynchburg, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lynchburg, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
48.1k ± 408
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
21.7k ± 420
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.88k ± 484

4.95%

Hispanic Population

3.92k people

4.95% of the people in Lynchburg, VA are hispanic (3.92k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lynchburg, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
107,605 ± 8,003 people
India
98,735 ± 7,670 people
Mexico
59,855 ± 5,986 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,605 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,735 and Mexico with 59,855.

Foreign-Born Population

4.32%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.42k people

3.93%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.11k people

As of 2023, 4.32% of Lynchburg, VA residents (3.42k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lynchburg, VA was 3.93%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lynchburg, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,288 ± 262
Gulf War (2001-)
1,097 ± 266
Gulf War (1990s)
325 ± 121

Lynchburg, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lynchburg, VA employs 36.4k people. The largest industries in Lynchburg, VA are Educational Services (6,541 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,893 people), and Retail Trade (3,979 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($88,365), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($84,500), and Wholesale Trade ($62,202).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,674. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

36.4k

2023 Value

± 1,552

−0.495%

1 Year decline

± 6.05%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lynchburg, VA declined at a rate of −0.495%, from 36.6k employees to 36.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lynchburg, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,772 people), Management Occupations (3,421 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,179 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lynchburg, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

36.4k

2023 Value

± 1,552

−0.495%

1 Year decline

± 6.05%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Lynchburg, VA declined at a rate of −0.495%, from 36.6k employees to 36.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lynchburg, VA, are Educational Services (6,541 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,893 people), and Retail Trade (3,979 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lynchburg, VA, though some of these residents may live in Lynchburg, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,594

Median earning men ± $2,282

$29,993

Median earning women ± $1,694

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,481), Wholesale Trade ($68,476), and Public Administration ($67,832).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($48,295), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,161), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,551).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lynchburg, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.905%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Lynchburg, VA awarded 28,508 degrees. The student population of Lynchburg, VA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 46,402 male students and 64,256 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lynchburg, VA are White (15,456 and 54.9%), followed by Unknown (5,284 and 18.8%), Black or African American (4,069 and 14.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,674 and 5.95%).

The largest universities in Lynchburg, VA by number of degrees awarded are Liberty University (25,847 and 90.7%), Central Virginia Community College (1,145 and 4.02%), and University of Lynchburg (970 and 3.4%).

The most popular majors in Lynchburg, VA are General Business Administration & Management (3,171 and 11.1%), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (1,824 and 6.4%), and General Psychology (1,466 and 5.14%).

The median tuition cost in Lynchburg, VA for private four year colleges is $15,015.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Lynchburg, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 110,658 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 110,658 students enrolled in Lynchburg, VA, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 56,465 records, of which 57.5% were women and 42.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
1,558 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
1,356 degrees awarded
General Psychology
1,177 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lynchburg, VA was General Business Administration & Management with 1,558 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lynchburg, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Liberty University
25,847 degrees awarded
Central Virginia Community College
1,145 degrees awarded
University of Lynchburg
970 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Liberty University with 25,847 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 11,461 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lynchburg, VA, which is 0.672 times less than the 17,047 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 15,456 degrees mean that there were 2.93 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 5,284 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($15,015) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($804) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,657) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.884% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.904% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.71M), Bachelors Degree (1.47M), and Some college (1.4M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lynchburg, VA was $211,800 in 2023, which is 0.698 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $196,000 to $211,800, a 8.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Lynchburg, VA is 49.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Lynchburg, VA have an average commute time of 16.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lynchburg, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lynchburg, VA is $59,808. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Lynchburg, VA was Census Tract 2.01 with a value of $100,321, followed by Census Tract 1 and Census Tract 18, with respective values of $87,727 and $76,773.

Housing

Property

$211,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,878

$14,076

Median Property Taxes

±$820

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lynchburg, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lynchburg, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

49.1%

Homeownership

2023

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 49.1% of the housing units in Lynchburg, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lynchburg, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2.01
Census Tract 1
Census Tract 18

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lynchburg, VA was Census Tract 2.01 with a value of $100,321, followed by Census Tract 1 and Census Tract 18, with respective values of $87,727 and $76,773.

The following map shows all of the places in Lynchburg, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,808

Median Household Income

± $3,594

28.7k

Number of Households

± 1,275

In 2023, the median household income of the 28.7k households in Lynchburg, VA grew to $59,808 from the previous year's value of $56,243.

The following chart displays the households in Lynchburg, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lynchburg, VA is from Virginia.

0.475

2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.164% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (70.1%)
Worked At Home (11.5%)
Carpooled (8.08%)

In 2023, 70.1% of workers in Lynchburg, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.5%) and those who carpooled to work (8.08%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lynchburg, VA have a shorter commute time (16.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.51% of the workforce in Lynchburg, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lynchburg, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lynchburg, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lynchburg, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lynchburg, VA (11.9k out of 68.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lynchburg, VA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.5% of the population of Lynchburg, VA has health coverage, with 50.5% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 2.13% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lynchburg city, VA see 808 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.16% increase from the previous year (754 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 850 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 157 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Lynchburg city, VA.

808 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lynchburg city, VA

Primary care physicians in Lynchburg city, VA see an average of 808 patients per year. This represents a 7.16% increase from the previous year (754 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lynchburg city, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 36.2% between 18 and 34 years, 27.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.54%

Uninsured

50.5%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

2.13%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lynchburg, VA declined by 4.68% from 6.86% to 6.54%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lynchburg, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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