Lynchburg, VA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Lynchburg, Virginia Summary
Life in Lynchburg research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lynchburg over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lynchburg:
The population in Lynchburg is 78,973.
The median home value in Lynchburg is $169,000.
The median income in Lynchburg is $54,015.
The cost of living in Lynchburg is 88 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Lynchburg is $928.
The unemployment rate in Lynchburg is 6.1%.
The poverty rate in Lynchburg is 17.6%.
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Lynchburg, VA Crime Report
Crime in Lynchburg summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lynchburg. Key points include:
There were 2,239 total crimes in Lynchburg in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lynchburg is 2,819.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lynchburg is 357.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lynchburg is 2,461.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lynchburg is 21.30% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Lynchburg Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lynchburg / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,239 | 2,819.2 | 1,665.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 284 | 357.6 | 208.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 8 | 10.1 | 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 52 | 65.5 | 34.3 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 200 | 251.8 | 141.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,955 | 2,461.6 | 1,456.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 214 | 269.5 | 133.5 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 1,436 | 1,808.1 | 1,196.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 305 | 384.0 | 126.3 | 282.7 |
Lynchburg, VA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Lynchburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lynchburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lynchburg is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lynchburg is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Lynchburg is $169,000.
The median income in Lynchburg is $54,015.
Lynchburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lynchburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lynchburg | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 83 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 83 | 107 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 85 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 102 | 100 | |
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2 Reviews & Comments About Lynchburg
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B.Bryant32 Bryant -
I'm from Lynchburg, VA and it's not much to do here.
HomeSnacks User -
I live in Lynchburg actually in the city. We hear sirens every night. There are shootings and stabbings every week and Channel 13 doesn't report any of it. Channel 7 out of Roanoke lets people know whats going on. I think Lynchburg in general needs to be better informed.
There was a shooting at the hospital last night.
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Lynchburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lynchburg
The current population in Lynchburg is 78,973. The population has increased 7.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 78,973 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 80,131 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 79,237 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 78,755 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 78,158 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 77,626 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 76,467 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 75,657 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 74,849 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 73,726 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lynchburg
Lynchburg is:
61.9% White with 48,860 White residents.
28.2% African American with 22,270 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 110 American Indian residents.
2.5% Asian with 1,947 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 21 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 190 Other residents.
2.5% Two Or More with 2,010 Two Or More residents.
4.5% Hispanic with 3,565 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lynchburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.9% | 60.6% | 59.4% |
| African American | 28.2% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Lynchburg
Lynchburg is 53.2% female with 41,995 female residents.
Lynchburg is 46.8% male with 36,978 male residents.
| Gender | Lynchburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lynchburg for adults over 25
5.0% of adults in Lynchburg completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Lynchburg completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Lynchburg completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Lynchburg completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Lynchburg completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Lynchburg completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Lynchburg completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Lynchburg completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Lynchburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lynchburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lynchburg, Virginia
7.4% of households in Lynchburg earn Less than $10,000.
4.7% of households in Lynchburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.7% of households in Lynchburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.0% of households in Lynchburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.5% of households in Lynchburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.7% of households in Lynchburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.3% of households in Lynchburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.6% of households in Lynchburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.9% of households in Lynchburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.2% of households in Lynchburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lynchburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.4% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.5% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.7% | 15.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.6% | 17.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 13.1% | 9.5% |
