Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg: The most populous city in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia. Lynchburg is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites
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 267 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 |
| Named for : | John Lynch |
| Altitude : | 630 feet / 192 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1757 (267 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 19:48:56 (9th November 2024) |
| Density : | 634 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.35% (2010-2020) |
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.
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- Official Website
Official website of Lynchburg
Lynchburg has 3 neighbours.
- Amherst County county in Virginia, United States
- Bedford County county in Virginia, United States
- Campbell County county in Virginia, United States
Demographics
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
1 SeaQuest Lynchburg
3405 Candlers Mountain Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Percival's Island Natural Area
1600 Concord Turnpike, Lynchburg, VA 24504, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Riverside Park
2238 Rivermont Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24503, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Peaks View Park and playground
170 Ivy Creek Ln, Lynchburg, VA 24502, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Amazement Square
27 9th St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Lynchburg
1 Texas Roadhouse
3816 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 IHOP
5500 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24502, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Outback Steakhouse
3121 Albert Lankford Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24501, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Red Lobster
3425 Candlers Mountain Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Bojangles
7819 Timberlake Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Lynchburg
1 Lynchburg Utilities Department
900 Church St, Lynchburg, VA 24504 ➦ Show Map
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2 City Hall
900 Church St, Lynchburg, VA 24504 ➦ Show Map
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3 Lynchburg Fire Department, Station 6 - Miller Park
2084 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Lynchburg Revenue Commissioner
900 Church St # 100, Lynchburg, VA 24504 ➦ Show Map
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5 Lynchburg Billing & Collection
900 Church St, Lynchburg, VA 24504 ➦ Show Map
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6 Lynchburg Treasurer's Office
900 Church St # 100, Lynchburg, VA 24504 ➦ Show Map
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7 Perrymont Fellowship Hall
114 Perrymont Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24502 ➦ Show Map
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8 Lynchburg Inspections
900 Church St, Lynchburg, VA 24504 ➦ Show Map
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9 Lynchburg City Map Room
900 Church St # 100, Lynchburg, VA 24504 ➦ Show Map
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10 Lynchburg City Manager
900 Church St # 100, Lynchburg, VA 24504 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Lynchburg (166)
People born in Lynchburg, including singer-songwriter Phil Vassar, politician Archibald Stuart, politician Pleasant Moorman Miller, .
List
- 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
Schools in Lynchburg
College & universities near Lynchburg, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234137 | Virginia University of Lynchburg | Lynchburg (VA) | 24501 |
| 232618 | Centra College of Nursing | Lynchburg (VA) | 24501 |
| 233301 | Randolph College | Lynchburg (VA) | 24503-1555 |
| 232609 | University of Lynchburg | Lynchburg (VA) | 24501-3113 |
| 233286 | Sylvain Melloul International Hair Academy | Lynchburg (VA) | 24502-2652 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lynchburg, VA
| 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 |
Post offices near 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 (3)
- 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
