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County population in July 2007: 13,018 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 3,887
Renter-occupied apartments: 1,111
% of renters here:  22%
State:  32%
Land area: 432 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.7 sq. mi.
Population density: 30 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

2008 cost of living index in Lunenburg County: 80.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (19.3%), Educational,health and social services (18.6%), Retail trade (11.8%), Construction (10.7%), Public administration (10.1%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 67%
  • Government: 24%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 9%
  • Unpaid family work: 0%

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Races in Lunenburg County, Virginia:

  • White Non-Hispanic (58.5%)
  • Black (38.6%)
  • Hispanic (1.8%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
  • Other race (0.7%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  40.5 years
Virginia median age:  35.7 years

Males: 6,997  (53.2%)
Females: 6,149  (46.8%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $24,864
County population in 2003: 13,124
Jobs in 2003: 3,372

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Total labor force in 2004: 5,713
Unemployment rate in 2004: 4.8%

Average household size:
Lunenburg County:  2.4 people
Virginia:  2.5 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $35,600 ($27,899 in 1999)
This county:  $35,600
Virginia:  $59,562

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $369 (lower quartile is $271, upper quartile is $501)
This county:  $369
State:  $753

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $128,293 (it was $62,500 in 2000)
Lunenburg County:  $128,293
Virginia:  $262,100
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $54,709 - $206,728

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $173,774
Here:  $173,774
State:  $357,398

Townhouses or other attached units: $149,383
Here:  $149,383
State:  $371,438

In 2-unit structures: $164,475
Here:  $164,475
State:  $295,743

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $174,379
Here:  $174,379
State:  $305,320

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $260,276
Here:  $260,276
State:  $316,638

Mobile homes: $50,274
Here:  $50,274
State:  $37,843
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,296
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $213

Institutionalized population: 1,173


Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 1
  • Assaults: 4
  • Burglaries: 12
  • Thefts: 34
  • Auto thefts: 5

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 4
  • Burglaries: 32
  • Thefts: 60
  • Auto thefts: 6

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Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 2000: 18 buildings, average cost: $98,000
  • 2001: 25 buildings, average cost: $105,200
  • 2002: 38 buildings, average cost: $109,000
  • 2003: 26 buildings, average cost: $136,200
  • 2004: 27 buildings, average cost: $125,300

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)




2004 Presidential Election results in Lunenburg County Virginia:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 54.5%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 45.0%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $334 (0.5%)

Lunenburg County household income distribution in 2007 Lunenburg County home values distribution


Lunenburg County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  20.0%
Whole state:  9.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  8.4%
Whole state:  4.3%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lunenburg County is $428 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $499 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $622 a month.

Cities in this county include: Victoria, Kenbridge.

Neighboring counties: Brunswick County , Charlotte County , Mecklenburg County , Nottoway County , Prince Edward County .


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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Lunenburg County: Red Level (A), Aryins Store (B), Kunath Store (C), Traffic (D), Crymes Store (E), The Falls (F), Double Bridges (G), Robertson Store (H), Lunenburg County Courthouse (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Lunenburg County include: Pleasant Oak Church (A), Providence Church (B), Antioch Church (C), Reedy Church (D), Reedy Creek Christian Church (E), Gill Hill Church (F), Rosebud Church (G), Cool Spring Church (H), Good Hope Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Gregory Cemetery (1), Neblett Cemetery (2), Manson Cemetery (3), Bruce Cemetery (4), Staples Cemetery (5), Spencer Cemetery (6), Bailey Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Sneads Pond (A), Modest Creek Reservoir (B), Dixon Millpond (C), Dixons Millpond (D), Victoria Lake (E), Nottoway Falls Reservoir (F), Blakenship Mill Pond (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Little Nottoway River (A), Little Juniper Creek (B), Little Hounds Creek (C), Modest Creek (D), Reedy Branch (E), Reedy Creek (F), Gills Creek (G), Falls Creek (H), Ledbetter Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Lunenburg County: Lunenburg Courthouse Historic District (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Post office: Lunenburg Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  10.3%
Virginia:  7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 281
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 63.4%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 9.2%

Number of foreign born residents: 163 (26% naturalized citizens)

Lunenburg County:  1.2%
Whole state:  8.1%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 84
  • 1990 to 1994: 18
  • 1985 to 1989: 0
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 5
  • 1970 to 1974: 1
  • 1970 to 1974: 10
  • 1965 to 1969: 45


Mean travel time to work: 30.0 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 47.4%

Lunenburg County marital status for males
Lunenburg County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 4,355
  • One, attached: 17
  • Two: 9
  • 3 or 4: 28
  • 5 to 9: 48
  • 10 to 19: 20
  • 20 or more: 48
  • Mobile homes: 1,211

Housing units in Lunenburg County with a mortgage: 1,147 (68 second mortgage, 144 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 986

Here:  53.8% with mortgage
State:  75.1% with mortgage


Religion statistics

Total adherents: 4,604
Total congregations: 26

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Christian Churches and Churches of ChristChurch of the Nazarene
Adherents1,885 (40.9%)1,026 (22.3%)858 (18.6%)191 (4.1%)178 (3.9%)
Congregations6 (23.1%)7 (26.9%)2 (7.7%)2 (7.7%)1 (3.8%)
NameLutheran ChurchEpiscopal ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Catholic ChurchOther
Adherents140 (3.0%)126 (2.7%)86 (1.9%)62 (1.3%)52 (1.1%)
Congregations1 (3.8%)3 (11.5%)2 (7.7%)1 (3.8%)1 (3.8%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Lunenburg County - Victoria, Kenbridge

Agriculture in Lunenburg County
Average size of farms: 244 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $37132
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $393.39
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 43.21%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $32960
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 21.96%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $39150
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 94.13%
Average age of principal farm operators: 58 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 15.25
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.07%
Corn for grain: 414 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 602 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 2206 harvested acres
Vegetables: 25 harvested acres
Land in orchards: 26 acres

Lunenburg County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is below Virginia state average. It is 2.2 times below overall U.S. average.

Lunenburg County-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Virginia state average. It is 91% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 47.7 miles away from Lunenburg County center
On 10/21/1998 at 05:56:47, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.3 LG, Depth: 8.3 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 31.1 miles away from the county center
On 5/5/2003 at 16:32:32, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 56.6 miles away from the county center
On 3/15/1991 at 06:54:08, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 10.9 mi) earthquake occurred 57.9 miles away from Lunenburg County center
On 9/22/2001 at 16:01:20, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, 2.5 LG, Depth: 1.2 mi) earthquake occurred 75.3 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (18%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Wood products (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (17%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Carpenters (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (4%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Mexico (53%)
  • Germany (18%)
  • Canada (9%)
  • United Kingdom (8%)
  • Spain (6%)
  • Japan (2%)
  • India (2%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Lunenburg County (%):



  • United States or American (23%)
  • English (10%)
  • German (5%)
  • Irish (4%)
  • Italian (2%)
  • Scotch-Irish (2%)
  • French (except Basque) (1%)


Lunenburg County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 3,781 (75%)
  • Carpooled: 890 (18%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 29 (1%)
  • Bicycle: 7 (0%)
  • Walked: 123 (2%)
  • Other means: 65 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 121 (2%)


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Lunenburg County, Virginia
  • 1119 people in federal prisons and detention centers
  • 50 people in unknown juvenile institutions
  • 18 people in homes for the physically handicapped
  • 4 people in nursing homes

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $39,929.

6.46% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,234 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.46%
Virginia average:  11.06%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
4.37% relocated from other counties in Virginia ($20,797 average AGI)
2.09% relocated from other states ($11,438 average AGI)
Lunenburg County:  2.09%
Virginia average:  4.24%



Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Nottoway County, VA  0.81% ($22,750 average AGI)
from Mecklenburg County, VA  0.56% ($21,273)
from Chesterfield County, VA  0.30% ($42,667)
from Prince Edward County, VA  0.30% ($20,750)
from Richmond city, VA  0.25% ($13,400)


6.15% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,580 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.15%
Virginia average:  10.78%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
4.76% relocated to other counties in Virginia ($23,070 average AGI)
1.39% relocated to other states ($7,510 average AGI)
Lunenburg County:  1.39%
Virginia average:  4.13%



Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Mecklenburg County, VA  0.96% ($26,105 average AGI)
to Nottoway County, VA  0.63% ($37,400)
to Prince Edward County, VA  0.46% ($23,667)
to Brunswick County, VA  0.33% ($23,615)
to Richmond city, VA  0.33% ($19,615)
to Chesterfield County, VA  0.25% ($41,500)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 9.8
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 8.8



Births per 1000 population in Lunenburg County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.4
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 11.2



Deaths per 1000 population in Lunenburg County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 13.0
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 16.0



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Lunenburg County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 1,994 (1,650 aged, 344 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 15%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 13%

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1083.830
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 970.140
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 15.16

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 16.61
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 45.48

Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 7.58

Crimes per 100,000 population in 1996 : 1


Household type by relationship


Households: 11,934
  • In family households: 10,176 (2,482 male householders, 937 female householders)
    2,558 spouses, 3,203 children (2,914 natural, 59 adopted, 230 stepchildren), 357 grandchildren, 114 brothers or sisters, 72 parents, 147 other relatives, 306 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 1,758 (645 male householders (588 living alone)), 932 female householders (847 living alone)), 181 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 1,212 (1,194 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,585 2-persons, 844 3-persons, 602 4-persons, 243 5-persons, 118 6-persons, 27 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 1,435 1-person, 133 2-persons, 6 3-persons, 1 6-persons, 2 7-or-more-persons.

96.8% of residents of Lunenburg County speak English at home.
2.2% of residents speak Spanish at home (54% speak English very well, 6% speak English well, 16% speak English not well, 23% don't speak English at all).
0.9% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (90% speak English very well, 9% speak English well, 1% speak English not well).
0.1% of residents speak other language at home (100% speak English very well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $62,677,000 ($4790 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $2,168,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $32,075,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $14,396,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $861,000
Federal grants: $13,339,000
Federal procurement contracts: $381,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $1,625,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $385,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $1,673,000
Federal Government insurance: $3,571,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 669
Here:  51 per 1000 residents
State:  70 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 778
Here:  59 per 1000 residents
State:  40 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +78
Here:  +6 per 1000 residents
State:  +18 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: +110
Here:  +8 per 1000 residents
State:  +14 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Lunenburg County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.23 millions of gallons per day (all from surface)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.7
State:  6.6

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.9
State:  4.3



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 145
  • 1995 to 1998: 418
  • 1990 to 1994: 457
  • 1980 to 1989: 626
  • 1970 to 1979: 1,166
  • 1960 to 1969: 760
  • 1950 to 1959: 653
  • 1940 to 1949: 569
  • 1939 or earlier: 942

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Lunenburg County, Virginia:
  • 1 room: 6
  • 2 rooms: 29
  • 3 rooms: 104
  • 4 rooms: 473
  • 5 rooms: 1,107
  • 6 rooms: 947
  • 7 rooms: 675
  • 8 rooms: 293
  • 9+ rooms: 253


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Lunenburg County, Virginia:
  • 1 room: 2
  • 2 rooms: 37
  • 3 rooms: 155
  • 4 rooms: 213
  • 5 rooms: 356
  • 6 rooms: 187
  • 7 rooms: 91
  • 8 rooms: 29
  • 9+ rooms: 41


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Lunenburg County:
  • no bedroom: 6
  • 1 bedroom: 79
  • 2 bedrooms: 977
  • 3 bedrooms: 2,242
  • 4 bedrooms: 474
  • 5+ bedrooms: 109


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Lunenburg County:
  • no bedroom: 2
  • 1 bedroom: 148
  • 2 bedrooms: 449
  • 3 bedrooms: 413
  • 4 bedrooms: 77
  • 5+ bedrooms: 22


Cars and other vehicles available in Lunenburg County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 302
  • 1 vehicle: 1,187
  • 2 vehicles: 1,407
  • 3 vehicles: 732
  • 4 vehicles: 197
  • 5+ vehicles: 62


Cars and other vehicles available in Lunenburg County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 166
  • 1 vehicle: 536
  • 2 vehicles: 299
  • 3 vehicles: 90
  • 4 vehicles: 17
  • 5+ vehicles: 3


69% of Lunenburg County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 44% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 57% lived in Virginia.

Lunenburg County:  69.3%
State average:  53.8%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 10023
  • Northeast: 681
  • Midwest: 179
  • South: 1651
  • West: 349

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $37,500


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 4%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (35.9%)
  • Electricity (27.0%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (24.6%)
  • Wood (11.1%)
  • Utility gas (0.6%)
  • Other fuel (0.6%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (41.8%)
  • Electricity (27.6%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (16.8%)
  • Wood (12.2%)
  • Utility gas (0.9%)
  • No fuel used (0.5%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 104
Here:  7.7%
Virginia:  9.5%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 39
Here:  5.9%
Virginia:  8.2%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 30
Here:  13.5%
Virginia:  20.6%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)



Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Total Number Of Recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of aged recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of blind and disabled recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients under 18


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients between 18 and 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients older than 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients also receiving OASDI


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Amount of payments (thousands of dollars)



Lunenburg County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008:

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)



Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)

Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)



Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)

Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)



Fatalities (per 100,000 population)

Fatalities (per 100,000 population)



Persons involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)

Persons involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)



Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)



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