Lynchburg, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
80,569
Unemployment
5.8%
Poverty
19.5%
Median Home
$160,100
Median Income
$46,409
Median Rent
$857
Lynchburg SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
7
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9
Lynchburg, VA Crime Report
2,118
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,566.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
3.64%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lynchburg / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,118 | 2,566.9 | 1,850.7 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 316 | 383.0 | 208.0 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 2 | 2.4 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 60 | 72.7 | 41.3 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 219 | 265.4 | 128.7 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,802 | 2,183.9 | 1,642.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 261 | 316.3 | 162.8 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 1,382 | 1,674.9 | 1,359.5 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 159 | 192.7 | 120.3 | 219.9 |
Lynchburg, VA Cost Of Living
89
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 | 89 | 107 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 82 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 81 | 130 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 85 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 108 | 100 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 80,569 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 80,131 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 79,237 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 78,755 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 78,158 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 77,626 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 76,467 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 75,657 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 74,849 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 73,726 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lynchburg
| Race | Lynchburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.3% | 61.8% | 60.7% |
| African American | 28.4% | 18.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 6.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 9.4% | 18.0% |
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 | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 12.0% | 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 | 8.5% | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.9% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.1% | 7.2% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.0% | 7.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 16.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.5% | 13.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.4% | 17.0% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 8.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.0% | 10.9% | 7.7% |
