Lynchburg (city), Virginia: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Lynchburg (city) is one of the places the data center build-out is physically happening. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Lynchburg (city). Lynchburg (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county. Unemployment was 4.9% in August 2026, against 3.4% in 2019. Employers here counted 47,722 jobs in 2025, down 9.0% from 2019. 81,347 people live here, up 3.0% since 2020.
Cities and towns in Lynchburg (city)
Lynchburg (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county.
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 Lynchburg (city)
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 78,995 | 81,347 | ▲ 3.0% | 27th of 133 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 52,414 | 47,722 | ▼ 9.0% | 123rd of 133 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $45,167 | $61,983 | ▲ 37.2% | — |
| Electrical contractor jobs (2019 → 2025) | 81 | 21 | ▼ 74.1% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 3.4% | 4.9% | ▲ 1.5pts | — |
Electrical contractors employ 21, down 74.1% since 2019 against up 33.4% statewide, at an average $38,358 a year.
Who powers Lynchburg (city)
No operating power plant is located in Lynchburg (city) in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.
The Lynchburg (city) labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 47,722 | $61,983 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 1,760 | $76,451 | 0.70 |
| Electrical contractors | 21 | $38,358 | 0.06 |
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 Lynchburg (city)
1 data center in Lynchburg (city) is on the SAVRN Data Center Map: see them by city and operator.
Lynchburg (city) and its neighbors
Of the 3 counties that border Lynchburg (city), Campbell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg (city) | 81,347 | ▼ 9.0% | — | — | 1 | — |
| Amherst County | 31,962 | ▼ 1.8% | 12 MW | 50 MW | — | — |
| Bedford County | 83,059 | ▼ 0.3% | 22 MW | — | 3 | — |
| Campbell County | 55,629 | ▲ 7.2% | 179 MW | 120 MW | 2 | — |
More of Virginia
Lynchburg (city), answered from the record
Are there data centers in Lynchburg (city)?
Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Lynchburg (city).
What county is Lynchburg, VA in?
Lynchburg is in Lynchburg (city), Virginia. About 81,347 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
Is Lynchburg (city) adding jobs?
Employers counted 47,722 jobs in 2025 against 52,414 in 2019 (-9.0%, BLS QCEW).
Does Lynchburg (city) have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Lynchburg (city). Virginia has 13 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.