City · Georgia
Lavonia, Georgia
Lavonia, city, in Franklin County, Georgia. Lavonia had 2,200 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,143 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,279 (±489). GEOID 1345460.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,200
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,143 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,279 ±489
Median household income
$36,859
±$6,997 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$198,100
±$38,679 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$904
±$99 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Lavonia and what county is it in?
Lavonia is a city in Franklin County, Georgia. It covers 4.5 square miles of land, 476 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 2,143 | 100.0% |
| Hart County | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lavonia, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,200 people lived in Lavonia on July 1, 2025, up 3.3% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 2,143 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,279 (±489).
| Measure | Lavonia | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,279 ±489 | 24,234 | no clear change |
| Households | 916 ±175 | 8,994 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.49 ±0.33 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,132 ±206 | 10,905 | no clear change |
Lavonia's population since 2000
From 1,827 in 2000 to 2,200 in 2025: up 20.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lavonia as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lavonia?
The median resident of Lavonia is 33.7 years old; 32.1% are under 18 and 14.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 23.1%.
| Measure | Lavonia | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7 ±6.3 | 40.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 32.1% ±6.9 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.8% ±5.1 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 41.1% ±6.6 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.7% ±6.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.4% ±8.8 pts | 80.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 23.1% ±8.0 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.7% ±4.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0% ±2.4 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.5% ±6.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.9% ±1.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.7% ±5.4 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.1% ±9.1 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.4% ±6.1 pts | 83.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.8% ±8.9 pts | 17.8% | +11.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.0% ±7.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.5% ±7.6 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.6% ±4.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lavonia earn?
Half of Lavonia's 916 households earn less than $36,859 a year (±$6,997), against $53,046 in Franklin County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $37,444 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lavonia | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $36,859 ±$6,997 | $53,046 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $51,623 ±$11,449 | $74,204 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,645 ±$3,928 | $30,074 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.8% ±10.9 pts | 19.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 36.7% ±19.3 pts | 28.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.0% ±9.6 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% ±1.3 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.8% ±6.0 pts | 82.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lavonia?
Owners occupy 59.5% of Lavonia's occupied homes and renters 40.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $198,100 by its owner (±$38,679). The median renter pays $904 a month including utilities, and 51.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lavonia | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $198,100 ±$38,679 | $179,000 | +$60,016 |
| Median gross rent | $904 ±$99 | $844 | +$174 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.6% ±21.4 pts | 26.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,539 ±$303 | $1,432 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.5% ±10.2 pts | 77.2% | +19.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.5% ±10.2 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,132 ±206 | 10,905 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 26.8% ±12.8 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.1% ±11.1 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.4% ±9.0 pts | 29.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.5% ±6.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.0% ±5.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.3% ±3.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lavonia building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Lavonia in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lavonia work and get to work?
84.5% of Lavonia's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 18.8 minutes.
| Measure | Lavonia | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.8% ±8.8 pts | 53.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.6% ±10.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.5% ±6.6 pts | 78.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.2% ±5.3 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±2.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.3% ±3.2 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.8 min ±5.0 | 27.0 min | −15.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lavonia?
1 census tract lies mostly in Lavonia, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8901.01Franklin County | 4,392 | $42,720 |
| Tract 8901.04Franklin County | 1,501 | $68,676 |
| Tract 9602Hart County | 3,868 | $58,187 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lavonia) · Census block assignment files
How does Lavonia compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lavonia is the 7,361st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 235th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Lavonia ranks 319th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 235th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 156th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 294th | 360 |
| Median household income | 319th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 302nd | 357 |
| Median home value | 202nd | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 231st | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 75th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 142nd | 343 |
| Median age | 272nd | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 177th | 354 |
| Travel time to work | 320th | 359 |
Lavonia's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Lavonia with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lavonia?
17 of the 57 figures for Lavonia on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lavonia are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lavonia.