Lynchburg city's 2026 population is estimated at 81,353, reflecting a 0.65% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Lynchburg city is the 27th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 75,553 and has grown 7.68% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 28.6 years
Female: 29.6 years
Male: 27.5 years
There are 64,109 adults, (11,391 of whom are seniors) in Lynchburg city.
Female: 42,256 (53.2%)
Male: 37,241 (46.8%)
The racial composition of Lynchburg city includes 61.32% White, 27.16% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,749 | 61.32% |
| Black or African American | 21,589 | 27.16% |
| Two or more races | 4,996 | 6.28% |
| Other race | 1,951 | 2.45% |
| Asian | 1,833 | 2.31% |
| Native American | 259 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 120 | 0.15% |
Lynchburg city 's average per capita income is $41,805. Household income levels show a median of $57,947. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,073 | $121,344 |
| Families | $77,065 | $96,395 |
| Households | $57,947 | $79,031 |
| Non Families | $39,638 | $53,963 |
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