Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lithonia, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,622

Median Agei

35.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

88.8%2,329

Hispanic/Latino

8%211

Other

1.9%50

Two or More

0.8%22

White

0.4%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%79

High School Diploma

18.1%337

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%127

Some College (1+ yr)

15.7%291

Associate's Degree

15.9%295

Bachelor's Degree

7%130

Master's Degree

12.2%226

Professional Degree

0.8%14

Doctorate

2.5%47

HS or Higher

83.2%

BA or Higher

22.4%

Graduate+

15.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$223,000

Median Renti

$1,336

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

41.7%419

Renter-Occupied

58.3%586

Total Units

1,151

Homeownership

41.7%

Vacancy Rate

12.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

21.5%90

$50K–$100K

3.6%15

$100K–$150K

5%21

$150K–$200K

15.8%66

$200K–$300K

17.2%72

$300K–$500K

36%151

$500K–$1M

1%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

194

$1,500–$2,000

120

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

7.9%91

2010–2019

12.5%144

2000–2009

16.6%191

1990–1999

2.7%31

1980–1989

4.4%51

1970–1979

18.9%217

1960–1969

8.4%97

1950–1959

10.2%117

1940–1949

2.3%26

1939 or earlier

16.2%186

Heating Fuel

Electricity

49.6%498

Utility Gas

41.1%413

Bottled/LP Gas

7.4%74

No Fuel

2%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,713

Mean Household Incomei

$80,357

Per Capita Incomei

$36,182

Poverty Ratei

19.4%

Unemploymenti

11.7%

Labor Forcei

1,544

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%35

$10K–$15K

3.7%37

$15K–$20K

6.7%67

$20K–$25K

4.5%45

$25K–$30K

9%90

$30K–$35K

5.5%55

$35K–$40K

4.6%46

$40K–$45K

1.3%13

$45K–$50K

1.2%12

$50K–$60K

8.4%84

$60K–$75K

8.1%81

$75K–$100K

22.3%224

$100K–$125K

9.5%95

$125K–$150K

2.4%24

$150K–$200K

1.2%12

$200K+

8.5%85

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

212

Residentsi

418

Avg. Tenant Renti

$464/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing75 homes79% occupied$542/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers137 homes84% occupied$422/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,713/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

78.8%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

15%

Low income$31K–$49K/yr

6.2%

Who Receives This Housing

84.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

96.9% of subsidized households are minority

14.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

22.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

31612.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,364

Avg. Commutei

42.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,364

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

82(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.3%Insured

17.7%Uninsured