Lynchburg city, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lynchburg city is located in Virginia with a total population of 79,255. It is the 27th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lynchburg city is 28.4 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lynchburg city is $59,808. This is 34% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 75% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $211,800. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 49.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lynchburg city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

38.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% 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 90.4%.