Lynchburg city, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lynchburg city
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51680
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 680
Geography
- Land Area
- 48.92 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.55 sq mi
- Total Area
- 49.47 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.399016
- Longitude
- -79.195458
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 77,253
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 61,948
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 73,746 | 95.5% |
| Hispanic | 3,505 | 4.5% |
| White | 48,727 | 63.1% |
| Black | 21,257 | 27.5% |
| Asian | 1,013 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 55 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 565 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 59,608 | 96.2% |
| Hispanic | 2,342 | 3.8% |
| White | 41,324 | 66.7% |
| Black | 16,265 | 26.3% |
| Asian | 1,266 | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 447 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 407 | 0.7% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 79,497
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,889
- Poverty Rate
- 16.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 12,787
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 48,749 | 61.3% |
| Black | 21,589 | 27.2% |
| Asian | 1,833 | 2.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 52,161
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 22,574 | 43.3% |
| Republican | 14,671 | 28.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 14,916 | 28.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 23,210 | 44.5% |
| Female | 28,950 | 55.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 33,843 | 64.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,588 | 3.0% |
| Black | 12,133 | 23.3% |
| Asian | 727 | 1.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 22,714
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 43.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 15,991 | 47.3% |
| Hispanic | 458 | 28.8% |
| Black | 4,382 | 36.1% |
| Asian | 251 | 34.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 10,109 | 43.6% |
| Female | 12,604 | 43.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,425 (20.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 17,191 (38.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 34,208
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $218,563
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,072
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 65.6%
- Public Transit
- 2.6%
- Work From Home
- 14.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.