Census-designated place · Georgia
Lithia Springs, Georgia
Lithia Springs, census-designated place, in Douglas County, Georgia. Lithia Springs had 16,875 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,516). GEOID 1346832.
Residents, 2020-2024
16,875
±1,516 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 16,644
Median household income
$62,417
±$7,612 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$220,000
±$25,565 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,402
±$94 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Lithia Springs and what county is it in?
Lithia Springs is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Douglas County, Georgia. It covers 13.5 square miles of land, 1,235 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lithia Springs is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 29 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lithia Springs, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Lithia Springs's population at 16,875 (±1,516). The 2020 Census counted 16,644 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Lithia Springs is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Lithia Springs | Douglas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,875 ±1,516 | 147,888 | no clear change |
| Households | 6,817 ±609 | 52,079 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.47 ±0.17 | 2.81 | −0.33 |
| Housing units | 7,403 ±603 | 56,187 | no clear change |
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 Lithia Springs?
The median resident of Lithia Springs is 29.7 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 11.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 42.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 28.0%. 13.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lithia Springs | Douglas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.7 ±3.7 | 36.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.9% ±3.4 pts | 25.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.6% ±2.1 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±3.0 pts | 47.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23.3% ±5.9 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 28.0% ±5.1 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 42.9% ±6.9 pts | 49.2% | −9.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±1.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.2% ±3.8 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.8% ±5.7 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9% ±1.9 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 12.3% ±3.0 pts | 12.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.2% ±4.3 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.0% ±3.5 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.0% ±4.6 pts | 30.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.1% ±3.6 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.5% ±5.5 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8% ±2.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
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 Lithia Springs earn?
Half of Lithia Springs's 6,817 households earn less than $62,417 a year (±$7,612), against $82,984 in Douglas County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $60,289 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lithia Springs | Douglas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,417 ±$7,612 | $82,984 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,520 ±$10,251 | $101,270 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,250 ±$3,951 | $36,042 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.1% ±5.3 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.3% ±9.9 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.4% ±4.4 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% ±1.7 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.9% ±2.5 pts | 94.9% | – |
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 Lithia Springs?
Owners occupy 45.5% of Lithia Springs's occupied homes and renters 54.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $220,000 by its owner (±$25,565). The median renter pays $1,402 a month including utilities, and 40.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lithia Springs | Douglas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $220,000 ±$25,565 | $296,900 | +$59,025 |
| Median gross rent | $1,402 ±$94 | $1,570 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.9% ±10.9 pts | 36.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,441 ±$96 | $1,704 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 45.5% ±6.6 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 54.5% ±6.6 pts | 33.1% | – |
| Housing units | 7,403 ±603 | 56,187 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2% ±1.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9% ±4.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.8% ±4.9 pts | 77.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.6% ±3.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.0% ±2.5 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.4% ±1.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.9% ±1.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 do people in Lithia Springs work and get to work?
72.8% of Lithia Springs's workers drive alone and 14.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Lithia Springs | Douglas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.6% ±4.1 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% ±2.9 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.8% ±4.9 pts | 74.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.9% ±3.6 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.3% ±4.5 pts | 15.2% | +10.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.1 min ±3.7 | 33.2 min | no clear change |
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 Lithia Springs?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Lithia Springs, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $48,951 (Tract 801.07) to $69,346 (Tract 802.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 801.04Douglas County | 5,500 | $49,704 |
| Tract 802.04Douglas County | 3,760 | $69,346 |
| Tract 801.07Douglas County | 3,911 | $48,951 |
| Tract 801.06Douglas County | 3,901 | $62,553 |
| Tract 802.01Douglas County | 6,431 | $84,679 |
| Tract 801.05Douglas County | 4,442 | $114,688 |
| Tract 802.03Douglas County | 5,772 | $86,275 |
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 Lithia Springs) · Census block assignment files
How does Lithia Springs compare with other places in Georgia?
Lithia Springs ranks 170th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 75th | 360 |
| Residents per square mile | 106th | 360 |
| Median household income | 170th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 174th | 357 |
| Median home value | 178th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 97th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 167th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 147th | 343 |
| Median age | 329th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 300th | 354 |
| Work from home | 80th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 119th | 359 |
Lithia Springs's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
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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 Lithia Springs?
10 of the 57 figures for Lithia Springs 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 Lithia Springs 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' school search.