Lynchburg is a town located in Lee County South Carolina. Lynchburg has a 2024 population of 303. Lynchburg is currently declining at a rate of -1.62% annually and its population has decreased by -5.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 321 in 2020.
The average household income in Lynchburg is $37,840 with a poverty rate of 60.32%. The median age in Lynchburg is 56.2 years: 63.6 years for males, and 52.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lynchburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 218 | 88.26% |
| White | 16 | 6.48% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 3.64% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.62% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 95 | 2.6 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Non Family | 34 | 1.06 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Female | 26 | 3.19 | 50 | 50 |
| Married | 25 | 3.8 | 92 | 8 |
| Male | 10 | 3.3 | 10 | 90 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
63.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 8.29% |
| Associates Degree | 4 | 1.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3 | 1.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 5.37% |
| High School Graduate | 107 | 52.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 8.78% |
| Some College | 45 | 21.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 184 | 149 | 10 |
| White | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,250 | $0 | $51,250 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,125 | $38,393 | $48,125 |
| Some College | $33,750 | $38,750 | $33,125 |
$39,125
Average Earnings
$38,393
Average Male
$48,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.57% of Lynchburg residents speak only English, while 2.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 218 | 140 | 64.22% |
| Multiple | 9 | 8 | 88.89% |
| White | 16 | 1 | 6.25% |
60.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
70.41%
Male Poverty Rate
53.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lynchburg is Multiple, with 88.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lynchburg is White, with 6.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 70.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 71.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71.43% |
| Some College | 36.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 44.44% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $44,134 |
| Households | $21,953 | $37,840 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,083 | $26,547 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.9%
Male Marriage Rate
28.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
14
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 9 | 4.76% |
| White | 5 | 31.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
85.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
26.1%
Labor Force Participation
18%
Employment Rate
30.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.02%
Born in Lynchburg
98.38%
Native Born
1.62%
Foreign Born
1.62%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.38% of Lynchburg residents were born in the United States, with 85.02% having been born in South Carolina. 1.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 282 | -4 | -1.4% |
| 2028 | 286 | -4 | -1.38% |
| 2027 | 290 | -5 | -1.69% |
| 2026 | 295 | -4 | -1.34% |
| 2025 | 299 | -4 | -1.32% |
| 2024 | 303 | -5 | -1.62% |
| 2023 | 308 | -5 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 313 | -3 | -0.95% |
| 2021 | 316 | -5 | -1.56% |
| 2020 | 321 | -1 | -0.31% |
| 2019 | 322 | -7 | -2.13% |
| 2018 | 329 | -5 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 334 | -4 | -1.18% |
| 2016 | 338 | -2 | -0.59% |
| 2015 | 340 | -4 | -1.16% |
| 2014 | 344 | 3 | 0.88% |
| 2013 | 341 | -5 | -1.45% |
| 2012 | 346 | -5 | -1.42% |
| 2011 | 351 | -7 | -1.96% |
| 2010 | 358 | 0 | 0% |