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Lynchburg, VA

Founded 1786Elev. 192 m
Population
79,255
Median home
$211,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
29
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Lynchburg

Lynchburg is home to roughly 79,255 residents. Lynchburg was founded in 1786. The median age is 28.4 and the median household income is $59,808. Homes carry a median value of $211,800, and about 49% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (60.6%). Around 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
79,255
Median age
28.4
Median household income
$59,808
Per-capita income
$30,004
Poverty rate
17.4%
High-school grad or higher
90.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
Unemployment
5%
Avg. commute
16.8 min
Work from home
11.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White60.6%
Hispanic or Latino4.9%
Black27.4%
Asian2.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39.9%
Service21.5%
Sales & office19.1%
Production, transportation & material moving12.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$211,800
Median gross rent
$1,043/mo
Owner-occupied
49.1%
Median year built
1970
Households
28,687
Avg. household size
2.39

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Lynchburg has 29 public schools — 14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading51%
Math60%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

BROOKVILLE HIGHHighGrades 9–12
E.C. GLASS HIGHHighGrades 9–12
HERITAGE HIGHHighGrades 9–12
BROOKVILLE MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
LINKHORNE MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for InnovationMiddleGrades 6–8
SANDUSKY MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
Bedford Hills ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Boonsboro ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Dearington Elementary/InnovationElementaryGrades -1–5
Heritage ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Leesville Road ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Linkhorne ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Paul Munro ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime12% below national
Lynchburg341
Virginia243
United States386
↓ 11% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime4% above national
Lynchburg2,032
Virginia1,686
United States1,952
↓ 8% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Lynchburg Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Lynchburg.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Lynchburg County
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low
HurricaneRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Lynchburg is in Lynchburg County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Lynchburg was founded in 1786. Elevation ~192 m.

Population trend
80K75K79,25520102024
Map of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
Where Lynchburg is
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Historic places

49 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Wood, J. W., BuildingAcademy of MusicAviaryCourt Street Baptist ChurchSandusky HousePoint of HonorMiller-Claytor HouseMain Hall, Randolph-Macon Women's College
Notable people from Lynchburg
Desmond DossSkeet UlrichJerry FalwellLeland D. MelvinLucius ShepardCarter GlassWilliam Alphonso MurrillCreed TaylorAllen G. ThurmanRobert Latham Owen
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Nearby cities
Roanoke (43 mi)Salem (48 mi)Waynesboro (49 mi)Staunton (53 mi)Danville (58 mi)Charlottesville (59 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Lynchburg, VA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Lynchburg, Virginia.

Rian Ethan-Hunter Davis, 28ABSCONDER
Lynchburg · Campbell County County · 24502
AKA Rian Eathan-Hunter Davis, Ryan Eathan-Hunter Davis
Edward William Hall, 65
Lynchburg · 24501
AKA Bill, Eddie Hall
Edward Lee Thomas Iii, 43ABSCONDER
Lynchburg · Campbell County County · 24502
AKA Ed Thomas, Edward Lee Thomas
Anthony Paul Garcia, 63ABSCONDER
Lynchburg · Lynchburg City County · 24502
AKA Anthony P Garcia, Paul Anthony Garcia
Charles Albert Davis, 41
Lynchburg · Campbell County · 24502
Donald Anthony Brown, 65ABSCONDER
Lynchburg · Campbell County County · 24501
Matthew David Williams, 41ABSCONDER
Lynchburg · Lynchburg City County · 24501
AKA Bob Dope Dollaz, Matthew David William
Steve Dale Mitchell, 41
Lynchburg · Alamance County · 24505
AKA Steve D Mitchell
Steve Wayne Mitchell, 66ABSCONDER
Lynchburg · Lynchburg City County · 24501
AKA Steven Wayne Mitchell, Steve W Mitchell
Mark Anthony Jones, 38ABSCONDER
Lynchburg · Lynchburg City County · 24502
AKA Marc Anthony Jones, Marc A Jones
William Anthony Jones, 59ABSCONDER
Lynchburg · Lynchburg City County · 24501
AKA William A Jones, Anthony Jones
Daniel Wayne Carter, 36ABSCONDER
Lynchburg · Lynchburg City County · 24501
AKA Daniel W Carter
Daniel Roy Mitchell Jr, 50ABSCONDER
Lynchburg · Lynchburg City County · 24501
AKA Daniel Joy Mitchell, Daniel Roy Mitchell Jr
Daniel Andrew Torres, 60
Lynchburg · Wake County · 24501
Christopher Edward Johnson, 50ABSCONDER
Lynchburg · Campbell County County · 24502
Thomas Lenier Parish, 77
Lynchburg · Guilford County · 24501

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Lynchburg — frequently asked

What is the population of Lynchburg, Virginia?
Lynchburg has a population of about 79,255, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Lynchburg?
The median home value in Lynchburg is $211,800, and the median gross rent is $1,043/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Lynchburg safe? What is the crime rate?
Lynchburg Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 341 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Lynchburg face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lynchburg County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, strong wind, earthquake.
How many schools are in Lynchburg?
Lynchburg has 29 public schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Lynchburg?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Lynchburg. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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