Lithia Springs is a CDP located in Douglas County Georgia. Lithia Springs has a 2024 population of 16,108. Lithia Springs is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually but its population has decreased by -8.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,545 in 2020.
The average household income in Lithia Springs is $61,198 with a poverty rate of 19.24%. The median age in Lithia Springs is 32.4 years: 30.4 years for males, and 33.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lithia Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,776 | 48.54% |
| White | 5,541 | 34.59% |
| Two or more races | 1,413 | 8.82% |
| Other race | 983 | 6.14% |
| Asian | 288 | 1.8% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,727 | 2.38 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Non Family | 2,955 | 1.27 | 28 | 72 |
| Married | 2,223 | 2.97 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Female | 1,077 | 3.43 | 33 | 67 |
| Male | 472 | 4.13 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
42.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 582 | 5.93% |
| Associates Degree | 1,141 | 11.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,724 | 17.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,049 | 10.7% |
| High School Graduate | 2,977 | 30.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 390 | 3.98% |
| Some College | 1,945 | 19.83% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,667 | 4,500 | 1,577 |
| White | 3,038 | 2,756 | 728 |
| Hispanic | 1,667 | 1,155 | 334 |
| 2+ Races | 704 | 693 | 134 |
| Other Race | 554 | 267 | 159 |
| Asian | 193 | 193 | 93 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,730 | $41,723 | $47,694 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $102,885 | $40,825 |
| High School Graduate | $36,289 | $39,571 | $35,165 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,743 | $26,123 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,132 | $41,433 | $39,203 |
| Some College | $37,152 | $44,403 | $31,731 |
$40,132
Average Earnings
$41,433
Average Male
$39,203
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.19% of Lithia Springs residents speak only English, while 29.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,745 | 1,343 | 17.34% |
| Hispanic | 3,690 | 1,232 | 33.39% |
| Other | 983 | 540 | 54.93% |
| White | 3,930 | 415 | 10.56% |
| Multiple | 1,363 | 356 | 26.12% |
19.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.59%
Male Poverty Rate
22.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lithia Springs is Other, with 54.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lithia Springs is White, with 10.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.47% |
| Some College | 18.6% |
| High School | 12.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 72.22% |
| Female Unemployed | 61.29% |
| Female Employed | 11.61% |
| Male Employed | 5.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,400 | $74,514 |
| Households | $50,694 | $61,198 |
| Married Families | $75,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,770 | $41,716 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.2%
Male Marriage Rate
31.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
888
Number of Veterans
764
Male Veterans
124
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 471 |
| Second Gulf War | 276 |
| First Gulf War | 156 |
| Korea | 35 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 300 |
| 18 to 34 | 187 |
| 75+ | 182 |
| 35 to 54 | 126 |
| 55 to 64 | 93 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 466 | 10.56% |
| Black | 303 | 5.02% |
| Other Race | 59 | 8.65% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 2.64% |
| Asian | 34 | 13.39% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 3.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
39.95%
Born in Lithia Springs
78.79%
Native Born
21.21%
Foreign Born
13.14%
Non Citizen
8.07%
Naturalized
78.79% of Lithia Springs residents were born in the United States, with 39.95% having been born in Georgia. 13.14% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,108 | 44 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 16,064 | 44 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 16,020 | 195 | 1.23% |
| 2021 | 15,825 | -1,720 | -9.8% |
| 2020 | 17,545 | -509 | -2.82% |
| 2019 | 18,054 | 838 | 4.87% |
| 2018 | 17,216 | -556 | -3.13% |
| 2017 | 17,772 | 29 | 0.16% |
| 2016 | 17,743 | 497 | 2.88% |
| 2015 | 17,246 | 862 | 5.26% |
| 2014 | 16,384 | -355 | -2.12% |
| 2013 | 16,739 | 189 | 1.14% |
| 2012 | 16,550 | 476 | 2.96% |
| 2011 | 16,074 | 583 | 3.76% |
| 2010 | 15,491 | 0 | 0% |