Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg: The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia.
About
Lynchburg is a city located in the county of City of Lynchburg in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 75,568 and a population density of 588 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 81,561 inhabitants.
The city was created 269 years ago in 1756.
Quick Facts about Lynchburg
| Population | 81,561 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| County | City of Lynchburg |
| Postal code | 24501–24506 |
| Phone Area Codes | 434 |
| Area | 128.58 km2 |
| Official name | Lynchburg |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.4138,-79.1423 |
| Named for | John Lynch |
| Altitude | 630 feet / 192 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1757 (269 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 20:44:20 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 634 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.35% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Lynchburg is located at 37°24'50"N 79°8'32"W (37.4137500, -79.1422500). It has 3 neighbors: Amherst County, Bedford County and Campbell County.
Lynchburg map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 2 to 9 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Lynchburg
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Lynchburg increased by 7.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75,568 | - | census |
| 2011 | 76,584 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 77,269 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 77,940 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 78,141 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 79,134 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 79,710 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 80,523 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 81,309 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 82,168 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 81,561 | -0.74% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Lynchburg
1SeaQuest Lynchburg
3405 Candlers Mountain Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502, United States View details
Phone: +14342375888 | Website available
2Percival's Island Natural Area
1600 Concord Turnpike, Lynchburg, VA 24504, United States View details
Phone: +14348562489 | Website available
3Riverside Park
2238 Rivermont Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24503, United States View details
Phone: +14344555858 | Website available
4Peaks View Park and playground
170 Ivy Creek Ln, Lynchburg, VA 24502, United States View details
Phone: +14344555858 | Website available
5Amazement Square
27 9th St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, United States View details
Phone: +14348451888 | Website available
Where to Eat in Lynchburg
1Texas Roadhouse
3816 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502, United States View details
Phone: +14342371516 | Website available
2IHOP
5500 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24502, United States View details
Phone: +14342399725 | Website available
3Outback Steakhouse
3121 Albert Lankford Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24501, United States View details
Phone: +14348473646 | Website available
4Red Lobster
3425 Candlers Mountain Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502, United States View details
Phone: +14348470178 | Website available
5Bojangles
7819 Timberlake Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502, United States View details
Phone: +14344857016 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Lynchburg
1Lynchburg Utilities Department
900 Church St, Lynchburg, VA 24504 View details
Phone: +14344553840 | Website available
2City Hall
900 Church St, Lynchburg, VA 24504 View details
Phone: +14348562489 | Website available
3Lynchburg Billing & Collection
900 Church St, Lynchburg, VA 24504 View details
Phone: +14344553850
4Lynchburg Fire Department, Station 6 - Miller Park
2084 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501, United States View details
Website available
5Lynchburg Revenue Commissioner
900 Church St # 100, Lynchburg, VA 24504 View details
Phone: +14344553870 | Website available
6Lynchburg Inspections
900 Church St, Lynchburg, VA 24504 View details
Phone: +14344553910 | Website available
7Lynchburg City Map Room
900 Church St # 100, Lynchburg, VA 24504 View details
Phone: +14344553950
8Lynchburg City Mayor
900 Church St #100, Lynchburg, VA 24504 View details
Phone: +14344553995 | Website available
9Lynchburg Citizens First Info
900 Church St, Lynchburg, VA 24504 View details
Phone: +14348562489
10Lynchburg Dog License
900 Church St, Lynchburg, VA 24504 View details
Phone: +14344553850 | Website available
People born in Lynchburg (166)
People born in Lynchburg, including singer-songwriter Phil Vassar, politician Archibald Stuart, politician Pleasant Moorman Miller, .
More notable people
- Lucius Shepard (writer) he was born in 21/08/1947
- Robert E. Rodes (Confederate Army general) he was born in 29/03/1829
- Jerry Falwell (American evangelical pastor, televangelist, and conservative political commentator) he was born in 11/08/1933
- Douglas Southall Freeman (American journalist) he was born in 16/05/1886
- Robert Latham Owen (American politician (1856-1947)) he was born in 02/02/1856
- Skeet Ulrich (American actor) he was born in 20/01/1970
- Andrew Jackson Montague (American politician (1862-1937)) he was born in 03/10/1862
- Romeo Crennel (American football player and coach) he was born in 18/06/1947
- Deborah Adair (television actress) she was born in 23/05/1952
- Charles Haley (American football player) he was born in 06/01/1964
- Leland D. Melvin (NASA astronaut and engineer) he was born in 15/02/1964
- Edward H. Griffith (American film director, screenwriter and producer) he was born in 23/08/1888
- Samuel Untermyer (American lawyer and politician (1858-1940)) he was born in 06/03/1858
- J. Eddie Peck (actor) he was born in 10/10/1958
- Meriwether Lewis Walker (Governor of the Panama Canal Zone from 1924 to 1928) he was born in 30/09/1869
- Brandon Inge (American baseball player) he was born in 19/05/1977
- Carl Anderson (American singer, film and theatre actor (1945-2004)) he was born in 27/02/1945
- James Ronald Chalmers (American lawyer, politician, and Brigadier-General in the Confederate States Army (1831-1898)) he was born in 11/01/1831
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lynchburg, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234137 | Virginia University of Lynchburg | Lynchburg (VA) | 24501 |
| 232618 | Centra College of Nursing | Lynchburg (VA) | 24501 |
| 232609 | University of Lynchburg | Lynchburg (VA) | 24501-3113 |
| 233301 | Randolph College | Lynchburg (VA) | 24503-1555 |
| 233286 | Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy | Lynchburg (VA) | 24502-2652 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lynchburg, VA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYH | Kemper Street station | 825 Kemper St | RAIL |
| RNK | Roanoke | 710 Williamson Road NE | BUS |
| CLF | Clifton Forge | 400 Ridgeway Street | RAIL |
| STA | Staunton station | 1 Middlebrook Avenue | RAIL |
| CVS | Charlottesville Union Station | 810 West Main St | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lynchburg.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Courthouse Lynchburg Post Office | Lynchburg (VA) | 24504 |
| Rivermon Post Office | Lynchburg (VA) | 24503 |
| Lynchburg Post Office | Lynchburg (VA) | 24506 |
| Madison Heigh Post Office | Madison Heights (VA) | 24572 |
| Fort Hill Post Office | Lynchburg (VA) | 24502 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Lynchburg, Ohio village in Ohio, United States with a population of 1,493 people.
- Lynchburg, South Carolina town in Lee County, South Carolina with a population of 317 people.
Other cities in City of Lynchburg
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in City of Lynchburg , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Lynchburg | 65,517 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia. |
Distance to Other Cities
Lynchburg distances to largest Virginia cities