City · Georgia
Lithonia, Georgia
Lithonia, city, in DeKalb County, Georgia. Lithonia had 2,608 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,662 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,622 (±22). GEOID 1346860.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,608
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,662 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,622 ±22
Median household income
$61,713
±$18,899 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$223,000
±$91,060 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,336
±$90 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Lithonia and what county is it in?
Lithonia is a city in DeKalb County, Georgia. It covers 0.9 square miles of land, 2,869 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lithonia 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 Lithonia, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,608 people lived in Lithonia on July 1, 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020 Census counted 2,662 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,622 (±22).
| Measure | Lithonia | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,622 ±22 | 765,351 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,005 ±202 | 287,239 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.60 ±0.52 | 2.63 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,151 ±204 | 330,830 | no clear change |
Lithonia's population since 2000
From 2,187 in 2000 to 2,608 in 2025: up 19.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lithonia 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 Lithonia?
The median resident of Lithonia is 35.6 years old; 24.8% are under 18 and 6.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 88.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.0%. 12.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lithonia | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 ±3.0 | 36.4 | +11.3 |
| Under 18 years | 24.8% ±6.9 pts | 22.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 6.5% ±3.2 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Male | 40.6% ±9.5 pts | 47.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.0% ±6.6 pts | 10.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 27.9% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 88.8% ±6.2 pts | 50.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±2.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.1% ±6.5 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.3% ±6.8 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2% ±3.7 pts | 5.4% | – |
| With a disability | 17.8% ±7.4 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.7% ±7.8 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.2% ±8.0 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.4% ±6.8 pts | 47.4% | +8.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.4% ±6.7 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.2% ±7.9 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Lithonia earn?
Half of Lithonia's 1,005 households earn less than $61,713 a year (±$18,899), against $80,644 in DeKalb County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $40,207 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $21,506 after inflation. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lithonia | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,713 ±$18,899 | $80,644 | +$21,506 |
| Mean household income | $80,357 ±$21,752 | $119,788 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,182 ±$8,915 | $46,998 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.5% ±8.7 pts | 13.7% | −19.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 39.8% ±24.7 pts | 20.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.4% ±9.8 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% ±5.5 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.6% ±8.1 pts | 93.7% | – |
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 Lithonia?
Owners occupy 41.7% of Lithonia's occupied homes and renters 58.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $223,000 by its owner (±$91,060). The median renter pays $1,336 a month including utilities, and 45.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lithonia | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $223,000 ±$91,060 | $357,800 | +$112,730 |
| Median gross rent | $1,336 ±$90 | $1,692 | +$207 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.1% ±15.1 pts | 48.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,115 ±$416 | $1,979 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 41.7% ±11.3 pts | 58.8% | +14.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 58.3% ±11.3 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Housing units | 1,151 ±204 | 330,830 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±10.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 16.5% ±9.3 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 37.3% ±10.1 pts | 55.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.6% ±5.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 7.9% ±6.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.5% ±6.0 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.2% ±8.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 27.3% ±11.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
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 Lithonia building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Lithonia in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.4 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 Lithonia work and get to work?
63.8% of Lithonia's workers drive alone and 6.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 42.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.7%.
| Measure | Lithonia | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 77.8% ±6.2 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.7% ±6.7 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 63.8% ±11.2 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.4% ±7.3 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 9.9% ±7.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Walked | 3.3% ±4.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.2% ±3.9 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 42.2 min ±10.0 | 30.4 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 Lithonia?
1 census tract lies mostly in Lithonia, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 233.17DeKalb County | 4,354 | $32,531 |
| Tract 233.18DeKalb County | 3,543 | $77,589 |
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 Lithonia) · Census block assignment files
How does Lithonia compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lithonia is the 6,775th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 217th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Lithonia ranks 172nd 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 | 217th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 254th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 29th | 360 |
| Median household income | 172nd | 348 |
| Per capita income | 109th | 357 |
| Median home value | 172nd | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 109th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 134th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 178th | 343 |
| Median age | 217th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 314th | 354 |
| Work from home | 173rd | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 7th | 359 |
Lithonia's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Lithonia 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 Lithonia?
16 of the 57 figures for Lithonia 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 Lithonia 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 Lithonia.