Lovejoy is a city located in Clayton County Georgia. Lovejoy has a 2024 population of 12,681. Lovejoy is currently growing at a rate of 4.98% annually and its population has increased by 23.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,277 in 2020.
The average household income in Lovejoy is $71,182 with a poverty rate of 18.94%. The median age in Lovejoy is 26.5 years: 22.6 years for males, and 30.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lovejoy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,119 | 77.85% |
| White | 1,583 | 15.18% |
| Two or more races | 535 | 5.13% |
| Other race | 139 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.22% |
| 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 | 3,053 | 3.24 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Female | 1,413 | 3.92 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Married | 644 | 3.89 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Non Family | 626 | 1.12 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Male | 370 | 3.09 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
3.64
Average Family Size
3.24
Average Household Size
63.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 336 | 6.28% |
| Associates Degree | 898 | 16.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 938 | 17.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 482 | 9.01% |
| High School Graduate | 1,239 | 23.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 191 | 3.57% |
| Some College | 1,264 | 23.64% |
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 | 4,050 | 3,733 | 1,153 |
| White | 600 | 565 | 171 |
| Hispanic | 409 | 223 | 66 |
| 2+ Races | 289 | 259 | 56 |
| Other Race | 111 | 84 | 0 |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,226 | $52,457 | $57,235 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,800 | $0 | $95,222 |
| High School Graduate | $26,720 | $26,319 | $32,917 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,154 | $21,506 | $23,460 |
| Overall | $44,983 | $34,091 | $55,661 |
| Some College | $43,049 | $42,518 | $52,521 |
$44,983
Average Earnings
$34,091
Average Male
$55,661
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.46% of Lovejoy residents speak only English, while 16.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,873 | 854 | 10.85% |
| Hispanic | 957 | 557 | 58.2% |
| White | 938 | 339 | 36.14% |
| Multiple | 478 | 315 | 65.9% |
| Native | 23 | 23 | 100% |
18.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.11%
Male Poverty Rate
20.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lovejoy is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lovejoy is Black, with 10.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 74.89% |
| High School | 20.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.72% |
| Some College | 8.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60.69% |
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Male Employed | 10.32% |
| Female Employed | 1.34% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,923 | $68,966 |
| Households | $59,184 | $71,182 |
| Married Families | $73,431 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,778 | $48,657 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.4%
Male Marriage Rate
21.9%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
566
Number of Veterans
391
Male Veterans
175
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 322 |
| First Gulf War | 149 |
| Vietnam | 71 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 201 |
| 55 to 64 | 163 |
| 35 to 54 | 131 |
| 75+ | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 430 | 8.95% |
| White | 66 | 7.9% |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 21.14% |
| Other Race | 7 | 5.79% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
53.62%
Born in Lovejoy
87.87%
Native Born
12.13%
Foreign Born
4.86%
Non Citizen
7.27%
Naturalized
87.87% of Lovejoy residents were born in the United States, with 53.62% having been born in Georgia. 4.86% 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 | 15,686 | 601 | 3.98% |
| 2028 | 15,085 | 601 | 4.15% |
| 2027 | 14,484 | 601 | 4.33% |
| 2026 | 13,883 | 601 | 4.52% |
| 2025 | 13,282 | 601 | 4.74% |
| 2024 | 12,681 | 601 | 4.98% |
| 2023 | 12,080 | 436 | 3.74% |
| 2022 | 11,644 | 724 | 6.63% |
| 2021 | 10,920 | 643 | 6.26% |
| 2020 | 10,277 | 3,431 | 50.12% |
| 2019 | 6,846 | 681 | 11.05% |
| 2018 | 6,165 | 110 | 1.82% |
| 2017 | 6,055 | 67 | 1.12% |
| 2016 | 5,988 | 148 | 2.53% |
| 2015 | 5,840 | 118 | 2.06% |
| 2014 | 5,722 | 49 | 0.86% |
| 2013 | 5,673 | -29 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 5,702 | 70 | 1.24% |
| 2011 | 5,632 | 42 | 0.75% |
| 2010 | 5,590 | 0 | 0% |