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 $75,412 with a poverty rate of 23.56%. The median age in Lithonia is 35.6 years: 35.8 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lithonia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,206 | 84.39% |
| Other race | 192 | 7.35% |
| Asian | 105 | 4.02% |
| Two or more races | 58 | 2.22% |
| White | 53 | 2.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
White
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 973 | 2.68 | 33 | 67 |
| Non Family | 496 | 1.28 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
| Female | 286 | 4.4 | 18.9 | 81.1 |
| Married | 136 | 3.96 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Male | 55 | 3.16 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
3.87
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
33.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 181 | 10.15% |
| Associates Degree | 211 | 11.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 150 | 8.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 224 | 12.56% |
| High School Graduate | 515 | 28.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 116 | 6.51% |
| Some College | 386 | 21.65% |
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 | 1,450 | 1,244 | 318 |
| Other Race | 192 | 108 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 134 | 50 | 0 |
| Asian | 58 | 58 | 13 |
| White | 53 | 46 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 30 |
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 | $46,293 | $0 | $46,293 |
| Graduate Degree | $124,417 | $126,466 | $64,500 |
| High School Graduate | $32,813 | $46,722 | $19,048 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $25,592 |
| Overall | $41,382 | $40,855 | $41,908 |
| Some College | $40,197 | $33,900 | $49,071 |
$41,382
Average Earnings
$40,855
Average Male
$41,908
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.11% of Lithonia residents speak only English, while 11.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,205 | 587 | 26.62% |
| White | 46 | 27 | 58.7% |
23.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.11%
Male Poverty Rate
29.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lithonia is White, with 58.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lithonia is Black, with 26.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.87% |
| Some College | 10.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.94% |
| Female Employed | 12.28% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,792 | $75,009 |
| Households | $49,438 | $75,412 |
| Married Families | $82,407 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,792 | $67,636 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
18.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.0%
Male Marriage Rate
16.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
19
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 18 | 1.11% |
| White | 1 | 1.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77.9%
Labor Force Participation
71%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
57.23%
Born in Lithonia
86.8%
Native Born
13.2%
Foreign Born
6.2%
Non Citizen
7%
Naturalized
86.8% of Lithonia residents were born in the United States, with 57.23% having been born in Georgia. 6.2% 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% |