Lunenburg, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lunenburg, Virginia had a total population of 42, the 666th largest community in Virginia, with a median household income of $11,458, which is 88% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 85.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 88% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (85.7%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Lunenburg Quick Facts
How Lunenburg Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16 | 42 | +162.5% |
How Lunenburg Compares
Median Household Income
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Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Lunenburg Rankings in Virginia
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Other Cities in Lunenburg County
Cities Similar to Lunenburg
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King and Queen Court House | 43 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Allisonia | 40 | N/A | $233,300 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| Rectortown | 45 | N/A | N/A | 48.9% | 0.0% |
| Doran | 37 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 32.4% |
| Forestville | 35 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 42, Lunenburg's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Lunenburg is a small community located in Virginia, within Lunenburg County. The total population is 42. It ranks as the 666th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lunenburg is 79.5 years. This is 104% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 81.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lunenburg is $11,458. This is 88% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 86% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 85.7%. This is 767% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Lunenburg was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% 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. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lunenburg, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lunenburg, Virginia?
Lunenburg, Virginia has a population of 42 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lunenburg, VA?
The median household income in Lunenburg is $11,458, which is 86% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lunenburg, VA?
The poverty rate in Lunenburg is 85.7%. This means approximately 36 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Lunenburg, Virginia?
Lunenburg's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lunenburg, VA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Lunenburg — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Lunenburg, Virginia?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Lunenburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.