Lynchburg Reporter

Of the 78,973 citizens living in Lynchburg city in 2021, 96.5% said they were only one race, while 3.5% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Lynchburg city who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 63.6% or 50,199 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 28.5% and totaled 22,509 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Lynchburg city is 2.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 5.9%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Lynchburg city.

	Estimated Total
White	50,199
African American	22,509
Multiracial	2,772
Asian	1,968
Some Other Race	1,252
American Indian or Alaska Native	252
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	21

Source: US Census Bureau