Lynchburg, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Lynchburg, Virginia Info Snack

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
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
2,071.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
-11.68%
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
0.9x
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

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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

White
62.2% (50,382)
African American
28.2% (22,834)
American Indian
0.2% (163)
Asian
2.4% (1,934)
Hawaiian
0.1% (47)
Other
0.2% (189)
Two Or More
2.3% (1,891)
Hispanic
4.4% (3,530)
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

Female
53.2% (43,087)
Male
46.8% (37,883)
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

< 9th Grade
5.0% (4,048)
9-12th Grade
7.0% (5,667)
High School / GED
24.0% (19,432)
Some College
20.0% (16,194)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (6,477)
Bachelor's Degree
21.0% (17,003)
Master's Degree
11.0% (8,906)
Professional Degree
2.0% (1,619)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (1,619)
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

Less than $10,000
7.6% (617,682)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.0% (407,962)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.5% (771,170)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.7% (1,030,808)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.0% (1,297,906)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.2% (1,476,354)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.1% (1,141,836)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.6% (860,394)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.5% (282,016)
$200,000 or more
2.6% (210,866)
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%

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