Lynchburg, Mississippi facts for kids
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Lynchburg, Mississippi
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Location of Lynchburg, Mississippi
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 Lynchburg, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | DeSoto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.97 sq mi (5.10 km2) |
| • Land | 1.93 sq mi (5.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
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| • Total | 2,466 |
| • Density | 1,275.74/sq mi (492.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 28-42840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0692028 |
Lynchburg is a small community in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 2,466 people lived there.
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Where is Lynchburg?
Lynchburg is located in the northwestern part of DeSoto County. You can find it at these coordinates: 34°57′57″N 90°6′10″W / 34.96583°N 90.10278°W. To its east, Lynchburg shares a border with the city of Horn Lake.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Lynchburg covers a total area of about 5.1 square kilometers (1.97 square miles). Most of this area, about 5.0 square kilometers (1.93 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water.
In 2000, Lynchburg was larger. Its eastern part was later added to the city of Horn Lake. This change made Lynchburg's area smaller.
Who Lives in Lynchburg?
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| 2020 | 2,466 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 2,959 people living in Lynchburg. These people made up 1,037 households, and 850 of these were families. The community had about 860 people per square mile.
Community Makeup
Most people in Lynchburg in 2000 were White (about 93%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (41%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (67.4%) were married couples. About 18% of households were not families. The average household had almost three people.
Age Groups
The population in Lynchburg was spread across different age groups. About 28% of residents were under 18 years old. Around 35% were young adults between 25 and 44. About 22% were between 45 and 64. A smaller group, about 7%, was 65 years or older. The average age in Lynchburg was 33 years old.
Education in Lynchburg
Students in Lynchburg attend schools that are part of the DeSoto County School District. This district manages the public schools for the area.
