Lynchburg, VA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Lynchburg

Forest Brook Hills / Forest Hill

Tate Springs / Woodland

New Towne / Westbrook

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

Demographics of Lynchburg

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

38.5%

Households with Children

24.9%

School Enrollment K-12

7,145

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.0%
School Age (5-17): 13.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 39.1%
Working Age (35-54): 17.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.6%
Seniors (65+): 14.3%

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: 9.1%
High School / GED: 24.8%
Some College or Associate's: 27.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 38.5%

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: 12.9%
Single Parents: 12.0%
Couples & Adults: 32.2%
Living Alone: 43.0%

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: 59.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
Asian: 2.2%
Black or African American: 27.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

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: 34.4%
Puerto Rican: 23.3%
Cuban: 1.8%
Dominican: 2.9%
Central American: 14.3%
South American: 14.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%

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: 35.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.4%
Other White: 63.8%

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: 41.8%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.9%
Caribbean: 0.6%
Other Black: 55.7%

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: 56.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 37.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.8%

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: 92.2%
Spanish: 3.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.8%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 1.1%

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: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 4.4%
Middle School (5-8): 4.1%
High School (9-12): 4.2%
College / Graduate: 22.6%
Not Enrolled: 62.3%

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