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Lithia Springs

Georgia · 16,644 residents · 13.48 sq mi
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Lithia Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,981. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 14,572 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $131,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,644
+703%since 2000
from 2,072 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,235 / sq mi
+703%since 2000
from 154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
−15%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4745K10K15K20K1990201020202024Lithia Springs
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,981
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,029 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,149
+22%since 2000
from $21,421 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,095
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $631 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.3%
−31.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
56.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,800)
Black9.6%(199)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(32)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.2%(542)
2020
White, non-Hispanic28%(4,668)
Black47.9%(7,978)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(3,064)
Asian1.3%(216)
Other1%(171)
Diversity Score79.2%(13,185)
Diversity Score
79
+203%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.0%
−53.5 ptssince 2013
from 69.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lithia Springs, Georgia?

Lithia Springs, Georgia has about 16,644 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lithia Springs, Georgia?

The typical household in Lithia Springs, Georgia earns about $46,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lithia Springs, Georgia expensive?

In Lithia Springs, Georgia, the median home is worth about $131,700, and the typical rent is about $1,095 a month.

How educated are people in Lithia Springs, Georgia?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lithia Springs, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lithia Springs, Georgia?

About 16.8% of people in Lithia Springs, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lithia Springs, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lithia Springs, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,183 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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