Lunenburg County, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 109th-largest in Virginia

The population of Lunenburg County, Virginia is 11,990 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 109th-largest county in Virginia. The median household income is $54,460, the median home value is $145,500, and the median age is 44.8.

The population of Lunenburg County has declined 6.6% since 2010 (12,909 → 12,060), a -0.48% annualized rate.

Lunenburg County within Virginia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

11,990

Population

-0.48%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$54,460

Median Income

$145,500

Median Home Value

Lunenburg County covers 432 sq mi of land at 27.8 people per square mile.

About Lunenburg County, VA

Lunenburg County is a county in Virginia with a population of 11,990. It ranks #109 among counties in Virginia by population. The median age is 44.8, older than the national median. The population is 52.7% male and 47.3% female.

The median household income in Lunenburg County is $54,460, below the US median of $74,580. 13.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $145,500, with monthly rent averaging $780. The homeownership rate of 71.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Lunenburg County reflects 11.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.9 minutes each way.

Lunenburg County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Lunenburg County had a population of 12,909 in 2010 and 12,060 in 2024, a -6.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,909 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.48%.

12,060

Population (2024)

12,909

Population (2010)

12,909

Peak (2010)

-0.48%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	12,909	-	-	estimate
2011	12,907	-2	-0.02%	estimate
2012	12,639	-268	-2.08%	estimate
2013	12,534	-105	-0.83%	estimate
2014	12,480	-54	-0.43%	estimate
2015	12,348	-132	-1.06%	estimate
2016	12,340	-8	-0.06%	estimate
2017	12,353	+13	+0.11%	estimate
2018	12,257	-96	-0.78%	estimate
2019	12,251	-6	-0.05%	estimate
2020	11,950	-301	-2.46%	estimate
2021	12,007	+57	+0.48%	estimate
2022	12,020	+13	+0.11%	estimate
2023	12,042	+22	+0.18%	estimate
2024	12,060	+18	+0.15%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	57.8%
Black or African American	33.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

44.8

Median Age

47.3%

Female

52.7%

Male

23.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.8%

5–9

5.5%

10–14

5.7%

15–19

6.0%

20–24

3.9%

25–34

11.5%

35–44

12.8%

45–54

12.3%

55–59

7.0%

60–64

7.4%

65–74

14.4%

75–84

6.2%

85+

2.4%

Children (under 15): 16.0% · Seniors (65+): 23.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$54,460$-36,514 vs state
Mean household income	$65,840
Per-capita income	$26,539
Poverty rate	13.6%+6.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.7%
Employment-to-population	45.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

18.7%

Construction

14.7%

Public administration

11.5%

Manufacturing

9.3%

Retail trade

9.2%

Finance & real estate

7.6%

Education & health care

4.6%

Information

4.6%

The largest employment sector in Lunenburg County is professional & business services, accounting for 18.7% of workers.

How residents commute

2.4%

Drive alone

0.5%

Carpool

79.8%

Public transit

7.0%

Work from home

30.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$145,500$-215,200 vs state

Median home value

$780

Median rent

71.9%

Homeownership rate

5,903

Total housing units

79.1%

Occupied

20.9%

Vacant

28.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.7%

With health insurance

70.8%

With broadband internet

23.9%

Foreign-born

8.5%

Veterans (18+)

21.2%

With a disability

95.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

80.0%

High School+

11.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lunenburg County, Virginia has a population of 11,990 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 109th-largest county in Virginia. Population density is 28 people per square mile.

The population of Lunenburg County has declined 6.6% since 2010 (12,909 → 12,060), a -0.48% annualized rate.

The median household income in Lunenburg County, Virginia is $54,460, with mean (average) household income of $65,840 and per-capita income of $26,539. 13.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Lunenburg County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (57.8%), Black or African American (33.5%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Lunenburg County, Virginia is 44.8 years. Residents are 47.3% female and 52.7% male.

The median home value in Lunenburg County is $145,500 and median monthly rent is $780. 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,903 total housing units, 20.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Lunenburg County, Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 18.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

Virginia Beach is among the largest cities associated with Lunenburg County, Virginia, with a population of 457,066.