Lunenburg County, VA

County

Cities in Lunenburg County

Neighborhoods in Lunenburg County

Neighborhood

Lunenburg, VA

Scholfield / Plymouth

Lunenburg Courthouse Historic District / Bruceville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Lunenburg

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

11.5%

Households with Children

23.3%

School Enrollment K-12

1,377

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.1%
School Age (5-17): 15.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.3%
Working Age (35-54): 24.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.2%
Seniors (65+): 23.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 19.5%
High School / GED: 39.6%
Some College or Associate's: 29.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.2%
Single Parents: 9.1%
Couples & Adults: 37.3%
Living Alone: 39.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
Asian: 0.2%
Black or African American: 32.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 25.3%
Puerto Rican: 5.3%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 2.6%
Central American: 65.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 26.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 73.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 65.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.5%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 33.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 75.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 20.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.0%
Spanish: 4.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.1%
Elementary (1-4): 4.7%
Middle School (5-8): 4.9%
High School (9-12): 4.2%
College / Graduate: 2.6%
Not Enrolled: 80.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources