Workforce Profile

The quality of Lynchburg's work force speaks for itself. National firms have reported that employee productivity is higher, and absenteeism lower, than in any of their other operations across the country. Additionally, the outstanding educational opportunities available to area workers play an important role in the quality of the work force.

Total number of workers:

• Appomattox: 3,482
• Amherst: 9,938
• Bedford: 15,619
• Campbell: 15,459
• Lynchburg: 53,721

NOTE: The largest industry sector was Manufacturing with 19%, followed by Health Care and Social Assistance with 16% and Retail Trade with 13%

View Number of Jobs by Sector in Lynchburg and the greater Lynchburg MSA