Lynchburg city's estimated 2026 population is 81,353 with a growth rate of 0.65% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lynchburg city is the 27th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 75,553 and has seen a growth of 7.68% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lynchburg city includes 62.22% White, 27.7% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (62.22%)
Black or African American (27.7%)
Two or more races (5.28%)
Asian (2.23%)
Other race (2.09%)
Native American (0.34%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.14%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,316 | 62.22% |
| Black or African American | 21,951 | 27.7% |
| Two or more races | 4,185 | 5.28% |
| Asian | 1,767 | 2.23% |
| Other race | 1,654 | 2.09% |
| Native American | 271 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 111 | 0.14% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lynchburg city's average per capita income is $41,331. Household income levels show a median of $59,808. The poverty rate stands at 17.39%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,809 | $118,489 |
| Families | $74,281 | $94,893 |
| Households | $59,808 | $79,359 |
| Non Families | $41,030 | $55,326 |
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