Lynchburg, TN Demographics

A map of Lynchburg's Population by Race

Lynchburg, Tennessee has an estimated population of 6,674, an increase from the 6,461 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.9% White, 3.2% Multiracial, 2.2% Black, 2.1% Hispanic, 0.6% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lynchburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lynchburg has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Tennessee overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lynchburg, that probability was 13.6% in 2020 and 15.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lynchburg is ranked the 93rd most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lynchburg was ranked the 93rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lynchburg's White Population

6,131 residents of Lynchburg, or 91.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lynchburg is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Lynchburg ranks 111th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynchburg's White population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Lynchburg's population has decreased from 92.8% to 91.9%.

Lynchburg is more White than neighboring Tullahoma (84.7% White), Normandy (82.1% White), and Belvidere (85.4% White). Lynchburg is less White than neighboring Estill Springs (95.3% White), and Flintville (98.3% White).

Lynchburg's Black Population

144 residents of Lynchburg, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lynchburg is considerably lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Lynchburg ranks 286th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynchburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 39.8%. Black residents' share of Lynchburg's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.2%.

Lynchburg is more Black than neighboring Estill Springs (1.8% Black), Belvidere (0% Black), and Flintville (0% Black). Lynchburg is less Black than neighboring Tullahoma (6.4% Black), and Normandy (3.8% Black).

Lynchburg's Asian Population

39 residents of Lynchburg, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lynchburg is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Lynchburg ranks 249th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynchburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 34.5%. Asian residents' share of Lynchburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Lynchburg is more Asian than neighboring Normandy (0% Asian), Estill Springs (0.3% Asian), Belvidere (0% Asian), and Flintville (0% Asian). Lynchburg is less Asian than neighboring Tullahoma (0.8% Asian).

Lynchburg's Hispanic Population

140 residents of Lynchburg, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lynchburg is lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lynchburg ranks 395th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynchburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 38.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Lynchburg's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.1%.

Lynchburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Estill Springs (1.3% Hispanic), Belvidere (0% Hispanic), and Flintville (0% Hispanic). Lynchburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Tullahoma (5.1% Hispanic), and Normandy (3.8% Hispanic).

Lynchburg's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Lynchburg, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lynchburg is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Lynchburg ranks 309th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynchburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lynchburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Lynchburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Normandy (0% Native American/Other), Belvidere (0% Native American/Other), and Flintville (0% Native American/Other). Lynchburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tullahoma (0.2% Native American/Other), and Estill Springs (0.2% Native American/Other).

Lynchburg's Multiracial Population

216 residents of Lynchburg, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lynchburg is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Lynchburg ranks 357th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lynchburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lynchburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Lynchburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Tullahoma (2.8% Multiracial), Estill Springs (1.1% Multiracial), and Flintville (1.7% Multiracial). Lynchburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Normandy (10.4% Multiracial), and Belvidere (14.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.