Demographics in Lynchburg, VA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Lynchburg?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

79,255

Male

37,029

46.7%

Female

42,226

53.3%

Median Age

28.4

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

62.2%

Black

27.7%

Hispanic

5.0%

Asian

2.2%

Two or More

5.3%

Other

2.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

21.6%

High School or Higher

35.1%

Foreign Born

4.6%

Veterans

5.1%

Married

31.2%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Lynchburg, VA has a population of 79,255 with a median age of 28.4. The racial makeup is 62.2% White, 5.0% Hispanic, 27.7% Black, 2.2% Asian. About 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 4.6%.