Lynchburg, SC

Lynchburg, South Carolina

Lynchburg, South Carolina, in Lee county, is 55 miles E of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 91 miles SE of Charlotte, North Carolina. Part of the surrounding Sumter metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Lynchburg is home to some 588 residents.

The People and Families of Lynchburg

In Lynchburg, about 33% of adults are married. People in Lynchburg have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Approximately 83% of Lynchburg is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Lynchburg is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lynchburg had a median family income of $33,750.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Lynchburg. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Lynchburg Housing

According to the 2000 census, 49% of the housing in Lynchburg was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Lynchburg, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Lynchburg, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lynchburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Lynchburg, SC

Comparing Lynchburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Lynchburg Almanac

Lynchburg Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lynchburg Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Lynchburg residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lynchburg, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lynchburg Colleges

(List of All South Carolina Colleges)

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