Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lynchburg, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,493

Median Agei

30.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.3%1,453

Hispanic/Latino

1.7%25

Other

0.6%9

Two or More

0.4%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%48

High School Diploma

43.4%428

Some College (<1 yr)

18.3%180

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%119

Associate's Degree

8.1%80

Bachelor's Degree

8.2%81

Master's Degree

1.2%12

HS or Higher

96.1%

BA or Higher

9.4%

Graduate+

1.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$150,600

Median Renti

$889

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.5%402

Renter-Occupied

29.5%168

Total Units

612

Homeownership

70.5%

Vacancy Rate

6.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.5%2

$50K–$100K

12.9%52

$100K–$150K

36.1%145

$150K–$200K

28.6%115

$200K–$300K

20.4%82

$300K–$500K

1.5%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%5

2010–2019

2.9%18

2000–2009

9%55

1990–1999

17.5%107

1980–1989

4.1%25

1970–1979

6.9%42

1960–1969

8.7%53

1950–1959

9.5%58

1940–1949

4.9%30

1939 or earlier

35.8%219

Heating Fuel

Electricity

64.2%366

Other

11.8%67

Fuel Oil

11.2%64

Bottled/LP Gas

7.5%43

Wood

2.8%16

Utility Gas

2.5%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,956

Mean Household Incomei

$71,236

Per Capita Incomei

$29,352

Poverty Ratei

12%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

811

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.3%53

$10K–$15K

1.6%9

$15K–$20K

0.4%2

$20K–$25K

3.2%18

$25K–$30K

7.9%45

$35K–$40K

4.6%26

$40K–$45K

3%17

$45K–$50K

5.4%31

$50K–$60K

8.1%46

$60K–$75K

15.6%89

$75K–$100K

16.3%93

$100K–$125K

8.8%50

$125K–$150K

10.9%62

$150K–$200K

3.9%22

$200K+

1.2%7

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

749

Avg. Commutei

32.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

784

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

186(16.7% of civilian adults)