Lynchburg, Ohio facts for kids
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Lynchburg, Ohio
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Village
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Location of Lynchburg, Ohio
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Location of Lynchburg in Highland County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Highland, Clinton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 sq mi (2.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,510 |
| • Density | 1,635.97/sq mi (631.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45142
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-45542 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399207 |
Lynchburg is a small village located in the state of Ohio, in the United States. It is found in both Clinton and Highland counties. In 2020, about 1,510 people lived there.
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History of Lynchburg
Lynchburg was officially planned and laid out in 1830. It was named after Lynchburg, Virginia. This is because one of the first people to settle here came from that city.
A special old bridge, the Lynchburg Covered Bridge, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. This means it is an important historical site.
Geography of Lynchburg
Lynchburg covers a total area of about 0.95 square miles (2.41 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.94 square miles (2.39 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes in Lynchburg
The number of people living in Lynchburg has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown or shrunk.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 476 | — | |
| 1880 | 664 | 39.5% | |
| 1890 | 763 | 14.9% | |
| 1900 | 907 | 18.9% | |
| 1910 | 923 | 1.8% | |
| 1920 | 898 | −2.7% | |
| 1930 | 792 | −11.8% | |
| 1940 | 833 | 5.2% | |
| 1950 | 972 | 16.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,022 | 5.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,186 | 16.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,205 | 1.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,212 | 0.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,350 | 11.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,499 | 11.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,510 | 0.7% | |
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Lynchburg Population in 2010
In 2010, the village had 1,499 residents living in 575 households. Most people in Lynchburg were White (98.8%). A small number were from other backgrounds.
The average age of people in Lynchburg was 35.5 years old. About 27.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 14% of the population was 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (52.6%).
Education in Lynchburg
The Lynchburg-Clay Local School District manages the schools in the area. This district has one elementary school and one middle school. It also operates Lynchburg-Clay High School.
Lynchburg has a public library. It is a branch of the Highland County District Library. This library offers books and resources for everyone in the community.
