Lynchburg Population

2010–2026

299

2026 projection

6% since 2020 (decrease)

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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.
2026299-30.99%
2025302-51.63%
2024307-20.65%
2023309-30.96%
2022312-20.64%
2021314-41.26%
2020318-30.93%
2019321-72.13%
2018328-51.50%
2017333-41.19%

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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 has a population change lower than Lee County, South Carolina, and the U.S.

  • South Carolina+8.5%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Lee County−5.0%
  • Lynchburg−5.3%

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

56.2median age

Median age

Female59.9 yrs
Male24.9 yrs

Adults

263
117 seniors (65+) · 44% of adults146 other adults

Sex

Female 37.8% · 122Male 62.2% · 201

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 3 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

$17,629median household income

Median household income

$17,629

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,625

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

56.7%

56.7% of residents

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

Lynchburg Marital Status

43% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married43%47%38%
Never married26%27%25%
Divorced10%6%17%
Widowed10%4%18%
Separated10%16%3%

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