Lunenburg County, Virginia: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Victoria and Kenbridge
The data center boom is not abstract in Lunenburg County: it is on the ground here. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Lunenburg County. Lunenburg County is home to Victoria and Kenbridge. Construction employs 110, down 38.2% since 2019. Employers here counted 2,363 jobs in 2025, down 4.2% from 2019. Unemployment was 4.3% in August 2026, against 3.6% in 2019.
Cities and towns in Lunenburg County
Lunenburg County is home to Victoria and Kenbridge.
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Lunenburg.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Lunenburg County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 11,949 | 12,058 | ▲ 0.9% | 108th of 133 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 2,466 | 2,363 | ▼ 4.2% | 100th of 133 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $36,067 | $48,106 | ▲ 33.4% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 178 | 110 | ▼ 38.2% | 82nd of 83 by growth |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 3.6% | 4.3% | ▲ 0.7pts | — |
Virginia Electric & Power Co is the largest utility serving Lunenburg County, one of 3 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 14.09¢/kWh in 2024, below the 14.39¢ median for Virginia utilities. 12,058 people live here, up 0.9% since 2020.
Who powers Lunenburg County
Utilities with service territory in Lunenburg County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co | Investor Owned | Bundled | 2,383,548 | 14.09¢ | 63% |
| Southside Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | Bundled | 56,846 | 15.48¢ | 12% |
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | Bundled | 30,016 | 14.50¢ | 71% |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
No operating power plant is located in Lunenburg County in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.
The Lunenburg County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 2,363 | $48,106 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 110 | $73,213 | 0.88 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Lunenburg County
1 data center in Lunenburg County is on the SAVRN Data Center Map.
Lunenburg County and its neighbors
Of the 5 counties that border Lunenburg County, Brunswick County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunenburg County | 12,058 | ▼ 4.2% | — | — | 1 | — |
| Brunswick County | 15,727 | ▼ 3.1% | 1,483 MW | 903 MW | 1 | — |
| Charlotte County | 11,401 | ▼ 2.0% | 19 MW | 317 MW | 1 | — |
| Mecklenburg County | 30,747 | ▲ 4.2% | 487 MW | — | 18 | 1 |
| Nottoway County | 15,796 | ▼ 6.2% | — | — | 1 | — |
| Prince Edward County | 22,391 | ▼ 7.2% | 10 MW | — | 1 | — |
More of Virginia
Lunenburg County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Lunenburg County, Virginia?
3 utilities have service territory in Lunenburg County in the EIA-861 2024 report: Virginia Electric & Power Co, Southside Electric Coop, Inc, Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative. The largest, Virginia Electric & Power Co, charged residential customers 14.09¢/kWh on average in 2024.
Are there data centers in Lunenburg County?
Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Lunenburg County.
Is Lunenburg County adding jobs?
Employers counted 2,363 jobs in 2025 against 2,466 in 2019 (-4.2%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 178 to 110.
Does Lunenburg County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Lunenburg County. Virginia has 13 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.