Who moves to Lynchburg, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Lynchburg city, VA, home of Lynchburg, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 5,024from other US counties
- Moved out
- 5,372to other US counties
- Net
- −348more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- n/atax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Campbell County, VA | 874 |
| Bedford County, VA | 697 |
| Amherst County, VA | 341 |
| Appomattox County, VA | 125 |
| Pittsylvania County, VA | 92 |
| Chesterfield County, VA | 57 |
| Fairfax County, VA (Reston) | 54 |
| Roanoke city, VA (Roanoke) | 45 |
| Wake County, NC (Raleigh) | 44 |
| Roanoke County, VA | 37 |
| Richmond city, VA (Richmond) | 35 |
| Virginia Beach city, VA (Virginia Beach) | 35 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Campbell County, VA | 1,072 |
| Bedford County, VA | 800 |
| Amherst County, VA | 462 |
| Appomattox County, VA | 170 |
| Pittsylvania County, VA | 98 |
| Mecklenburg County, NC (Charlotte) | 75 |
| Roanoke city, VA (Roanoke) | 74 |
| Richmond city, VA (Richmond) | 54 |
| Virginia Beach city, VA (Virginia Beach) | 53 |
| Chesterfield County, VA | 51 |
| Wake County, NC (Raleigh) | 51 |
| Guilford County, NC (Greensboro) | 47 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 3,069 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Virginia and 1,955 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Fairfax County, VA (Reston) | 54 |
| Wake County, NC (Raleigh) | 44 |
| Virginia Beach city, VA (Virginia Beach) | 35 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County, NC (Charlotte) | 75 |
| Virginia Beach city, VA (Virginia Beach) | 53 |
| Wake County, NC (Raleigh) | 51 |
| Henrico County, VA | 43 |
| Fairfax County, VA (Reston) | 42 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Lynchburg come from?
Most people moving into Lynchburg city, VA come from nearby counties, led by Campbell County, VA (874 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Fairfax County, VA.
Where do people leaving Lynchburg move to?
The top destination is Campbell County, VA (1,072 people). Farther away, the most popular is Mecklenburg County, NC.
Are more people moving to Lynchburg or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 5,024 people moved into Lynchburg city, VA from elsewhere in the US and 5,372 moved out, a net loss of 348 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Lynchburg with any city it trades people with, like Lynchburg vs Reston, Lynchburg vs Raleigh, Lynchburg vs Virginia Beach, Lynchburg vs Charlotte.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Lynchburg.