Lithonia City, Georgia
As of the census of 2000, there were 2187 people in the city, organized into 799 households, and 560 families residing in the city. The population density was 2770.2 people per square mile (1069.58/km˛), it would be the 28th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Georgia. There were 892 housing units at an average density of 1129.1 per square mile (435.95/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.7 persons, and the average family size was 3.25 persons. In the city Age distribution was 34.4% under the age of 18, 9% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 76.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 63.1 males. The median age is 29.6 years, The median age of males was 24.8 years, for females the median age was 32.7 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 364 White, 1741 Black or African American, 2 American Indian, 2 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 46 from two or more races and 31 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $23397, it would be the 121st lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Georgia. The median income for a family in the city was $24792, making it the 53rd poorest city by median family income among the Georgia. The per capita income for the city was $10605, making it the 39th poorest city by per capita income among the Georgia. The median income is $19063, Median income for males is $20552, compared with $18281 for females.
In 2000, 754 pupils and students, of which 344 are male and 410 are female, 34.48% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 71 nursery or pri school, 59 kindergarten, 361 elementary school, 159 high school and 104 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2187 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2187 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2195 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2233 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2243 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2260 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2285 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2313 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2342 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2353 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2367 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 25 | 46 | 71 |
| Kindergarten | 37 | 22 | 59 |
| Elementary school | 181 | 180 | 361 |
| High school | 70 | 89 | 159 |
| College or graduate school | 31 | 73 | 104 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithonia city, Georgia | $23397 | $24792 | $10605 |
| DeKalb County, Georgia | $49117 | $54018 | $23968 |
| Georgia, United States | $42433 | $49280 | $21154 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |