Lithonia is a city located in DeKalb County Georgia. Lithonia has a 2024 population of 2,557. Lithonia is currently declining at a rate of -1.01% annually and its population has decreased by -3.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,660 in 2020.
The average household income in Lithonia is $80,943 with a poverty rate of 34.67%. The median age in Lithonia is 33.1 years: 35.3 years for males, and 31.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lithonia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,138 | 81.79% |
| Other race | 181 | 6.92% |
| Asian | 155 | 5.93% |
| White | 97 | 3.71% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 1.64% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
White
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 984 | 2.65 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
| Non Family | 524 | 1.36 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
| Female | 300 | 4.24 | 18.3 | 81.7 |
| Married | 115 | 4.24 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Male | 45 | 3.02 | 60 | 40 |
4.04
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
28.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 199 | 12.57% |
| Associates Degree | 141 | 8.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 163 | 10.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 227 | 14.34% |
| High School Graduate | 450 | 28.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 82 | 5.18% |
| Some College | 321 | 20.28% |
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 | 1,236 | 1,070 | 334 |
| Hispanic | 170 | 74 | 3 |
| Other Race | 152 | 58 | 0 |
| Asian | 90 | 90 | 20 |
| White | 81 | 62 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 19 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,667 | $0 | $45,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $120,893 | $121,384 | $61,172 |
| High School Graduate | $27,171 | $45,463 | $17,174 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $16,333 |
| Overall | $43,250 | $48,088 | $32,031 |
| Some College | $34,113 | $24,688 | $40,673 |
$43,250
Average Earnings
$48,088
Average Male
$32,031
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.6% of Lithonia residents speak only English, while 13.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,136 | 882 | 41.29% |
| White | 90 | 23 | 25.56% |
| Hispanic | 199 | 13 | 6.53% |
34.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.04%
Male Poverty Rate
42.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lithonia is Black, with 41.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lithonia is Hispanic, with 6.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 32.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.33% |
| Some College | 17.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 83.51% |
| Female Employed | 16.19% |
| Male Employed | 4.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,600 | $101,615 |
| Households | $45,431 | $80,943 |
| Married Families | $79,732 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,868 | $61,246 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
20.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.6%
Male Marriage Rate
16.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
59
Number of Veterans
49
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 30 | 2.15% |
| White | 29 | 33.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.6%
Labor Force Participation
72.9%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
59.18%
Born in Lithonia
87.38%
Native Born
12.62%
Foreign Born
6.92%
Non Citizen
5.7%
Naturalized
87.38% of Lithonia residents were born in the United States, with 59.18% having been born in Georgia. 6.92% 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 | 2,429 | -25 | -1.02% |
| 2028 | 2,454 | -26 | -1.05% |
| 2027 | 2,480 | -26 | -1.04% |
| 2026 | 2,506 | -25 | -0.99% |
| 2025 | 2,531 | -26 | -1.02% |
| 2024 | 2,557 | -26 | -1.01% |
| 2023 | 2,583 | -25 | -0.96% |
| 2022 | 2,608 | -19 | -0.72% |
| 2021 | 2,627 | -33 | -1.24% |
| 2020 | 2,660 | 327 | 14.02% |
| 2019 | 2,333 | -18 | -0.77% |
| 2018 | 2,351 | 261 | 12.49% |
| 2017 | 2,090 | -5 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 2,095 | 11 | 0.53% |
| 2015 | 2,084 | 22 | 1.07% |
| 2014 | 2,062 | 9 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 2,053 | 20 | 0.98% |
| 2012 | 2,033 | 29 | 1.45% |
| 2011 | 2,004 | 17 | 0.86% |
| 2010 | 1,987 | 0 | 0% |