Lavonia is a city located in Franklin County Georgia. Lavonia has a 2024 population of 2,179. Lavonia is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 2.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,131 in 2020.
The average household income in Lavonia is $51,444 with a poverty rate of 31.93%. The median age in Lavonia is 29.1 years: 26.2 years for males, and 30.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lavonia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,549 | 61.76% |
| Black or African American | 619 | 24.68% |
| Two or more races | 212 | 8.45% |
| Other race | 128 | 5.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 891 | 2.81 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Non Family | 324 | 1.11 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Married | 274 | 3.65 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Female | 188 | 4.14 | 39.9 | 60.1 |
| Male | 105 | 3.53 | 41.9 | 58.1 |
3.6
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
55.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 221 | 15.54% |
| Associates Degree | 159 | 11.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 211 | 14.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 152 | 10.69% |
| High School Graduate | 453 | 31.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 1.55% |
| Some College | 204 | 14.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 963 | 803 | 280 |
| Black | 325 | 272 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 92 | 86 | 39 |
| Hispanic | 57 | 29 | 0 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 42.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,380 | $57,727 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,319 | $76,667 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,125 | $42,813 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,010 | $31,875 | $27,917 |
| Overall | $37,536 | $44,449 | $29,394 |
| Some College | $32,679 | $44,205 | $0 |
$37,536
Average Earnings
$44,449
Average Male
$29,394
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.48% of Lavonia residents speak only English, while 9.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,477 | 459 | 31.08% |
| Black | 557 | 248 | 44.52% |
| Multiple | 212 | 74 | 34.91% |
| Hispanic | 215 | 11 | 5.12% |
31.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.99%
Male Poverty Rate
32.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lavonia is Black, with 44.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lavonia is Hispanic, with 5.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 33.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.98% |
| High School | 17.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 58.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 47.73% |
| Female Employed | 17.81% |
| Male Employed | 2.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,657 | $62,004 |
| Households | $34,526 | $51,444 |
| Married Families | $77,955 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,283 | $29,881 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.1%
Male Marriage Rate
30.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
27
Number of Veterans
27
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | 2.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
11.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.17%
Born in Lavonia
97.53%
Native Born
2.47%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.47%
Naturalized
97.53% of Lavonia residents were born in the United States, with 71.17% having been born in Georgia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,239 | 12 | 0.54% |
| 2028 | 2,227 | 12 | 0.54% |
| 2027 | 2,215 | 12 | 0.54% |
| 2026 | 2,203 | 12 | 0.55% |
| 2025 | 2,191 | 12 | 0.55% |
| 2024 | 2,179 | 12 | 0.55% |
| 2023 | 2,167 | 21 | 0.98% |
| 2022 | 2,146 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2021 | 2,142 | 11 | 0.52% |
| 2020 | 2,131 | -52 | -2.38% |
| 2019 | 2,183 | 14 | 0.65% |
| 2018 | 2,169 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 2,168 | 40 | 1.88% |
| 2016 | 2,128 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 2,129 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2014 | 2,125 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2,125 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2,125 | -12 | -0.56% |
| 2011 | 2,137 | -15 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 2,152 | 0 | 0% |