Lynchburg, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Lynchburg, Virginia Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
80,970
Unemployment
6.3%
Poverty
17.1%
Median Home
$162,900
Median Income
$49,201
Median Rent
$859
Lynchburg SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
7
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9
Lynchburg, VA Crime Report
1,717
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,071.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-11.68%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lynchburg / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,717 | 2,071.9 | 1,665.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 367 | 442.9 | 208.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 3 | 3.6 | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 51 | 61.5 | 34.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 277 | 334.3 | 141.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,350 | 1,629.0 | 1,456.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 177 | 213.6 | 133.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,047 | 1,263.4 | 1,196.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 126 | 152.0 | 126.3 | 246.0 |
Lynchburg, VA Cost Of Living
88
Lynchburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Lynchburg's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lynchburg | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 106 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 83 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 83 | 131 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 85 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 96 | 100 | |
Lynchburg, VA Photos
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Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Rankings for Lynchburg in Virginia
Map Of Lynchburg, VA
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Population over time in Lynchburg
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 80,970 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 80,131 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 79,237 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 78,755 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 78,158 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 77,626 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 76,467 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 75,657 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 74,849 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 73,726 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lynchburg
| Race | Lynchburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.2% | 61.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 28.2% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 6.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 9.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Lynchburg
| Gender | Lynchburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lynchburg for adults over 25
| Education | Lynchburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lynchburg, Virginia
| Income | Lynchburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.6% | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.5% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.7% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.0% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.1% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.6% | 17.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.5% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | 11.6% | 8.3% |
