Population 28,537 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lithia Springs
Household size in Lithia Springs
| Period | Lithia Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.84 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Lithia Springs run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.78 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lithia Springs
| Period | Lithia Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.2 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.5 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.2 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.7 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.7, Lithia Springs is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 33.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lithia Springs
| Period | Lithia Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Lithia Springs: 15.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lithia Springs
Renters in Lithia Springs
| Period | Lithia Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.3% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.4% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.0% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Lithia Springs than nationally: 50.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 37.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only 26 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lithia Springs
| Period | Lithia Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Lithia Springs than nationally: 7.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.7 points, mirroring the country. Lithia Springs has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Georgia cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lithia Springs
| Period | Lithia Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Lithia Springs is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The Atlanta area as a whole looks much the same. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lithia Springs
| Period | Lithia Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $888 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $937 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,079 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,604 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$715 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lithia Springs costs $1,604 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Atlanta area overall ($1,799). Rent has climbed $715 a month since 2006–10, up 81%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lithia Springs
Bachelor's degrees in Lithia Springs
| Period | Lithia Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.3% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.5% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Lithia Springs as nationally: 33.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Atlanta area overall (42.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.2 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lithia Springs
| Period | Lithia Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.3% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.7% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.3% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.1% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lithia Springs is close to the national rate: 88.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Atlanta area as a whole (90.9%). The share with a diploma has risen 3.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lithia Springs
| Period | Lithia Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lithia Springs is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Atlanta area (5.2%). Unemployment is down 6.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lithia Springs compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithia Springs | 2.52 | 35.7 | 15.7% | 50.0% | 7.0% | 1989 | $1,604 | 33.5% | 88.1% | 6.0% |
| Austell | 2.73 | 35.0 | 19.6% | 45.7% | 8.9% | 1988 | $1,563 | 30.6% | 85.7% | 7.2% |
| Mableton | 2.78 | 39.4 | 10.3% | 23.1% | 8.3% | 1989 | $1,743 | 43.3% | 88.9% | 4.4% |
| Douglasville | 2.98 | 38.6 | 17.1% | 27.6% | 8.8% | 1996 | $1,704 | 29.7% | 91.9% | 5.9% |
| Powder Springs | 2.99 | 41.0 | 12.4% | 14.4% | 5.2% | 1996 | $1,959 | 41.7% | 93.9% | 5.0% |
| Hiram | 3.01 | 36.8 | 16.4% | 24.5% | 7.2% | 2000 | $1,816 | 31.1% | 94.0% | 3.7% |
| Smyrna | 2.24 | 37.7 | 11.1% | 45.6% | 9.6% | 1991 | $1,915 | 58.5% | 94.2% | 3.3% |
| Vinings | 1.89 | 34.5 | 10.0% | 66.0% | 9.1% | 1993 | $1,859 | 70.5% | 97.6% | 2.1% |
| Winston | 2.85 | 43.5 | 9.5% | 12.4% | 8.1% | 1990 | $1,325 | 28.4% | 92.8% | 5.5% |
| East Point | 2.53 | 36.6 | 22.5% | 56.4% | 13.1% | 1971 | $1,499 | 34.5% | 88.1% | 6.4% |
| College Park | 2.66 | 34.6 | 15.1% | 74.1% | 17.7% | 1969 | $1,311 | 27.3% | 88.6% | 18.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lithia Springs. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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