City of Lynchburg
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- Population
- 79,497
- Area
- 48.98 sq mi (126.85 km²), 0.55 sq mi water
- Median age
- 28.6
- Households
- 28,701
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $57,947
- Median house value
- $229,800
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
City of Lynchburg
An independent city — coextensive with this county-equivalent, so it is governed as a city and reported as a county.
Local News
Cardinal News
Published September 11More than a dozen Southwest, Southside schools get state construction grants
The $132 million in awards is the latest allocation of funding from the School Construction Assistance Program.
Cardinal News
Published September 09Head Start school year begins in Lynchburg area with interim management, fewer locations
The nonprofit that previously ran the program lost its federal grant, and a new permanent operator won’t be named until the summer of 2027.
Cardinal News
Published September 09Lynchburg Field Notes: Symphony launches new season with largest orchestra yet
Also in this edition, learn about upcoming events in the Lynchburg area to commemorate Sept. 11, and protect the James River.
Cardinal News
Published September 05Amtrak infrastructure work will temporarily reduce train service in Virginia
Passenger rail options in Roanoke and Lynchburg will be scaled back and service to Danville will be eliminated during Amtrak’s nine-day "Pause for Progress" project.