Population 12,016 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lunenburg County
Household size in Lunenburg County
| Period | Lunenburg County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Lunenburg County are small: just 2.39 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.62 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lunenburg County
| Period | Lunenburg County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.9 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lunenburg County is 43.7 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has edged down from 44.1 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lunenburg County
| Period | Lunenburg County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Lunenburg County than nationally: 10.3%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Virginia.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lunenburg County
Renters in Lunenburg County
| Period | Lunenburg County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.5% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly three in ten households in Lunenburg County rent their homes (28.5%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 56.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lunenburg County
| Period | Lunenburg County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.1% of the housing in Lunenburg County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.6 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lunenburg County
| Period | Lunenburg County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Lunenburg County leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Lunenburg County has older homes than the great majority of Virginia counties.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lunenburg County
| Period | Lunenburg County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $607 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $724 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $699 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $802 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$195 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lunenburg County pays $802 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $195 a month since 2006–10, up 32%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 21.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lunenburg County
Bachelor's degrees in Lunenburg County
| Period | Lunenburg County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Lunenburg County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 12.5%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.6 points, as it has nationally. Only three of Virginia's 133 counties have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lunenburg County
| Period | Lunenburg County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.7% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.3% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.3% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.4% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Lunenburg County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 8.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only three of Virginia's 133 counties have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lunenburg County
| Period | Lunenburg County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Lunenburg County has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.3 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lunenburg County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunenburg County | 2.39 | 43.7 | 10.3% | 28.5% | 18.1% | 1972 | $802 | 12.5% | 80.4% | 3.1% |
| Charlotte County | 2.41 | 46.5 | 13.0% | 25.3% | 20.2% | 1981 | $761 | 20.4% | 82.7% | 3.0% |
| Sussex County | 2.37 | 41.8 | 14.7% | 30.3% | 19.9% | 1983 | $913 | 16.6% | 83.9% | 3.9% |
| Isle of Wight County | 2.55 | 44.0 | 7.3% | 19.9% | 8.1% | 1994 | $1,339 | 31.3% | 92.0% | 4.1% |
| Franklin County | 2.38 | 47.6 | 9.5% | 21.5% | 17.2% | 1987 | $938 | 25.0% | 91.2% | 2.3% |
| Newport News City | 2.43 | 36.2 | 15.1% | 51.8% | 8.1% | 1979 | $1,453 | 30.2% | 90.6% | 6.0% |
| Hampton City | 2.40 | 38.4 | 14.9% | 43.1% | 8.4% | 1973 | $1,510 | 28.1% | 92.6% | 6.1% |
| Portsmouth City | 2.40 | 37.4 | 18.8% | 42.1% | 7.8% | 1968 | $1,420 | 24.0% | 88.8% | 6.8% |
| Norfolk City | 2.39 | 35.3 | 15.4% | 53.7% | 9.2% | 1967 | $1,441 | 32.4% | 90.7% | 6.2% |
| Floyd County | 2.35 | 47.9 | 7.0% | 16.1% | 16.1% | 1986 | $859 | 24.4% | 91.1% | 3.9% |
| Virginia Beach City | 2.60 | 39.4 | 12.2% | 34.9% | 6.6% | 1984 | $1,902 | 40.7% | 94.7% | 3.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lunenburg County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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