Lynchburg Population

2010–2026

1,544

2026 projection

2.3% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Lynchburg. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,544+60.39%
20251,538+10.07%
20241,537+130.85%
20231,524+80.53%
20221,516-20.13%
20211,518+80.53%
20201,510+80.53%
20191,502+70.47%
20181,495+100.67%
20171,48500.00%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Lynchburg is growing faster than Highland County and Ohio, and slower than the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Lynchburg+1.7%
  • Highland County+1.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Lynchburg Demographics

30.9median age

Median age

Female32.2 yrs
Male29.2 yrs

Adults

1,114
145 seniors (65+) · 13% of adults969 other adults

Sex

Female 47.5% · 709Male 52.5% · 784

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 15 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Lynchburg Income

$70,956median household income

Median household income

$70,956

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$45,913

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12.1%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Lynchburg Marital Status

48% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married48%45%50%
Never married23%21%25%
Divorced22%27%17%
Widowed6%6%7%
Separated<1%0%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201