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Lithonia

Georgia · 2,662 residents · 0.928 sq mi
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Lithonia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,537. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $111,000. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,662
+22%since 2000
from 2,187 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,869 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 2,357 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.2
+5%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lithonia
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,537
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,397 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,997
+164%since 2000
from $10,605 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$937
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
29.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
70.7% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+10%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16.1%(352)
Black79%(1,728)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(63)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.4%(884)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(128)
Black83.1%(2,212)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(203)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other1.6%(43)
Diversity Score33.7%(897)
Diversity Score
34
−17%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.8 min
+46%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 23.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
61.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.3%
−55.6 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lithonia, Georgia?

Lithonia, Georgia has about 2,662 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lithonia, Georgia?

The typical household in Lithonia, Georgia earns about $29,537 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lithonia, Georgia expensive?

In Lithonia, Georgia, the median home is worth about $111,000, and the typical rent is about $937 a month.

How educated are people in Lithonia, Georgia?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lithonia, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lithonia, Georgia?

About 37.0% of people in Lithonia, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lithonia, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lithonia, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 476 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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