Lunenburg County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lunenburg County is located in Virginia with a total population of 11,990. It is the 109th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lunenburg County is 44.8 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lunenburg County is $54,460. This is 40% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is 60% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $145,500. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $360,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Lunenburg County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lunenburg County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 33.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (33.3% vs 18.4%). The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

11.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.0%.