Lunenburg County, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Lunenburg County, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below averageLess healthy than 84% of counties in Virginia
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D
Income Well below averageLess wealthy than 92% of counties in Virginia
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F
Education Well below averageAmong the 3 least educated counties in Virginia
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Lunenburg County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,016 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 27.8 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.44% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.8 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 4,771 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Lunenburg County declined by 6.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 12,016 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Lunenburg County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 21.7% of residents. That is 1.3 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 2,115 17.6% -3.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 2,457 20.4% -2.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 2,608 21.7% +1.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,573 21.4% +4.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 47.4% of the people living in Lunenburg County and men 52.6%.
- Women 47.4% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 52.6% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Lunenburg County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Lunenburg County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,608 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.78% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lunenburg County is about 38% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Lunenburg County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $146,428 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $741 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.5% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Lunenburg County is about 16.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $741 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lunenburg County spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 252 hours, about 10.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lunenburg County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.3 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 60.5 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 252 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,819 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,852 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 449 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (10.6 min), Covington city (12.2 min), Norton city (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Amelia County (43.7 min), Craig County (41.3 min), Buckingham County (41.3 min).
The average commute time in Lunenburg County is 30 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Lunenburg County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Lunenburg County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.3% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
Lunenburg County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Lunenburg County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.4% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.4% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Lunenburg County, VA Compared With Nearby Counties
How Lunenburg County, VA compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunenburg County, VA | 12,016 | $57,608 #1/3 | $146,428 #1/3 | 30.3 min #3/3 |
| Mecklenburg County, VA | 30,516 | $56,858 | $24,285 | 21.2 min |
| Prince Edward County, VA | 21,996 | $55,516 | $106,617 | 18.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lunenburg County, Virginia.
How many people live in Lunenburg County, Virginia?
About 12,016 people live in Lunenburg County, Virginia, in 4,771 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 42.8, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
Is Lunenburg County, Virginia mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Lunenburg County, Virginia has 28 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 32% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Lunenburg County, Virginia?
The median home costs 2.5 times the median household income ($146,428 against $57,608), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $741 a month takes about 15% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Lunenburg County, Virginia?
Unemployment in Lunenburg County, Virginia is only 3.6%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Lunenburg County, Virginia have a college degree?
10.3% of adults in Lunenburg County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 10), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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