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Lynchburg, VA vs Bedford, VA

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- Bedford is 0% more densely populated than Lynchburg.
- People are 27.3% more likely to be married in Bedford.
- The Median Age is 8.6 years older in Bedford.
 Lynchburg, VABedford, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,610329,725,481
 Female Population53.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.238.4
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 Population - 201075,553  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock6,299285,036,114
 Population - 199066,049  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock5.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now23.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock758.693.4
 Land Area49.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Lynchburg, VABedford, VAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2012.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock6.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Lynchburg, VABedford, VAUnited States
 White61.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock19.5%12.2%
 Asian2.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock2.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Lynchburg, VABedford, VAUnited States
 Married Population39.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.2%50.2%
 Never Married47.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.7%10.8%
 Widowed4.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.292.60
 Households28,939  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,75880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,938  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.5%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Lynchburg    30 Reviews
April · Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg Sucks
Over 4 years ago

Lynchburg, VA, absolutely SUCKS. I'm a native Lynchburger. I moved away when I was 5 & came back when I was 13. These people can't drive to save their lives. They don't  More

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fred · Roanoke, VA
Charming But Intolerant
Over 5 years ago

There is much that I like about Lynchburg. The scenery is pretty, lots of historic architecture, well mannered Southerners. But, it is dominated by Jerry Falwell's  More

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Carlos · Lynchburg, VA
I love Southern hospitality
Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Lynchburg for twenty years and I am very happy  More

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Reviews for Bedford    4 Reviews
Bp · Lynchburg, VA
Cost of Living
Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Beford county for 17 years and the cost of living is great! I disagree with the person who said the cost of living is high. I bought a fairly new home on  More

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nan · Bedford, VA
bedford county
Over 17 years ago

this is a really nice area and friendly folks---but the cost of living and home prices are very high---it seems that groceries are a pricey item all and all you need  More

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Ed · Goode, VA
Culture & Recreation-Not
Over 19 years ago

Little if any culture other than wals in the woods and visits to D-Day memorial. Elks home theater is only drama  More

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