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Lynchburg, MS
Census-designated place in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
Population
2,161
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,118
ZIP codes
0
Lynchburg and its ZIP codes
Lynchburg at a glance
- Lynchburg is about 18 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $88,750, 57% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $222,300 (31% above Mississippi) and median rent is $1,915 a month.
Local data for Lynchburg, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lynchburg, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,750
Poverty rate
7.1%
Median home value
$222,300
Median rent
$1,915/mo
Homeownership
90.7%
Bachelor's or higher
24.3%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (245), Irish Americans (141), Italian Americans (137).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeSoto County. PPP loans are for Lynchburg.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,958
73,213 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,305
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $5,912 per person
How people get to work
Lynchburg, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone95.8%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lynchburg, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
663
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
467
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
54.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lynchburg, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Lynchburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LakeviewCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Horn LakeCity | 3.2 mi | 16 |
| WallsTown | 3.8 mi | 11.8 |
| SouthavenCity | 7.8 mi | 41.3 |
| EudoraCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3.9 |
| HernandoCity | 10 mi | 25.6 |
| Horseshoe Lake, ARTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| BridgetownCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| West Memphis, ARCity | 13 mi | 29.8 |
| Olive BranchCity | 14 mi | 55.8 |
| Anthonyville, ARTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Edmondson, ARTown | 15 mi | 3 |
| Memphis, TNCity | 16 mi | 289.8 |
| Tunica ResortsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 28.7 |
| Marion, ARCity | 18 mi | 20.3 |
| ArkabutlaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lynchburg, MS in?
- Lynchburg is in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Lynchburg, MS?
- About 2,161 people live in Lynchburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lynchburg?
- Nearby places include Lakeview (2.6 mi), Horn Lake (3.2 mi), Walls (3.8 mi), Southaven (7.8 mi), Eudora (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023