City · Georgia
Lovejoy, Georgia
Lovejoy, city, in Clayton County, Georgia. Lovejoy had 12,929 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 30.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,122 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,508 (±25). GEOID 1347616.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,929
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,122 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,508 ±25
Median household income
$71,612
±$9,072 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$265,100
±$30,475 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,481
±$114 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Lovejoy and what county is it in?
Lovejoy is a city in Clayton County, Georgia. It covers 2.9 square miles of land, 3,482 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lovejoy 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 Lovejoy, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 12,929 people lived in Lovejoy on July 1, 2025, up 30.1% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 10,122 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,508 (±25).
| Measure | Lovejoy | Clayton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,508 ±25 | 298,924 | +5,329 |
| Households | 3,836 ±352 | 105,941 | +2,080 |
| Average household size | 2.83 ±0.25 | 2.79 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,056 ±366 | 115,476 | +2,039 |
Lovejoy's population since 2000
From 2,495 in 2000 to 12,929 in 2025: up 418.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lovejoy 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 Lovejoy?
The median resident of Lovejoy is 30.4 years old; 34.6% are under 18 and 5.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 81.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.0%. 8.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lovejoy | Clayton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.4 ±2.2 | 33.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 34.6% ±5.5 pts | 26.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 5.1% ±2.1 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Male | 45.9% ±4.7 pts | 47.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.0% ±4.1 pts | 14.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±4.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 81.6% ±6.4 pts | 68.5% | +14.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| 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% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.0% ±2.9 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.8% ±4.7 pts | 20.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0% ±3.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 7.4% ±2.9 pts | 12.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.6% ±4.4 pts | 17.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.6% ±3.4 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.6% ±5.6 pts | 22.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.5% ±4.3 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.6% ±9.8 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 7.0% ±4.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
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 Lovejoy earn?
Half of Lovejoy's 3,836 households earn less than $71,612 a year (±$9,072), against $59,806 in Clayton County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $55,982 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lovejoy | Clayton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,612 ±$9,072 | $59,806 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,463 ±$8,877 | $75,442 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,108 ±$3,301 | $27,759 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.2% ±4.0 pts | 17.9% | −15.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.3% ±7.7 pts | 27.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.2% ±7.6 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% ±2.5 pts | 96.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.4% ±4.9 pts | 91.3% | – |
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 Lovejoy?
Owners occupy 50.9% of Lovejoy's occupied homes and renters 49.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $265,100 by its owner (±$30,475). The median renter pays $1,481 a month including utilities, and 38.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lovejoy | Clayton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $265,100 ±$30,475 | $222,300 | +$132,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,481 ±$114 | $1,433 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.1% ±11.4 pts | 52.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,677 ±$91 | $1,453 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.9% ±8.9 pts | 54.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.1% ±8.9 pts | 45.5% | – |
| Housing units | 4,056 ±366 | 115,476 | +2,039 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.6% ±6.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.2% ±8.6 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.7% ±4.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 11.6% ±4.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 32.0% ±7.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% ±2.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
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 many new homes is Lovejoy building?
Builders took permits for 248 new housing units in Lovejoy in 2025 (64 in single-family houses), 19.2 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 Lovejoy work and get to work?
80.6% of Lovejoy's workers drive alone and 13.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.4 minutes.
| Measure | Lovejoy | Clayton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.6% ±5.2 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±3.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.6% ±7.6 pts | 71.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.1% ±3.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.4% ±6.2 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.4 min ±3.1 | 31.6 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 Lovejoy?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Lovejoy, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $70,341 (Tract 406.37) to $73,559 (Tract 406.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 406.06Clayton County | 6,421 | $73,559 |
| Tract 406.37Clayton County | 3,997 | $70,341 |
| Tract 406.36Clayton County | 6,210 | $119,872 |
| Tract 406.25Clayton County | 3,836 | $60,781 |
| Tract 406.39Clayton County | 3,994 | $82,025 |
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 Lovejoy) · Census block assignment files
How does Lovejoy compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lovejoy is the 2,681st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 91st-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Lovejoy ranks 134th 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 | 91st | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 19th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 16th | 360 |
| Median household income | 134th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 205th | 357 |
| Median home value | 125th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 90th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 259th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 125th | 343 |
| Median age | 325th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 253rd | 354 |
| Work from home | 95th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 39th | 359 |
Lovejoy's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Lovejoy 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 Lovejoy?
15 of the 57 figures for Lovejoy 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 Lovejoy 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 Lovejoy.