Lavonia, GA Demographics

A map of Lavonia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,423	1,395	62.4%	65.1%
Black	527	492	23.1%	23.0%
Hispanic	176	161	7.7%	7.5%
Multiracial	153	75	6.7%	3.5%
Asian	0	10	0.0%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	10	0.0%	0.5%

Lavonia, Georgia has an estimated population of 2,279, an increase from the 2,143 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.4% White, 23.1% Black, 7.7% Hispanic, 6.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lavonia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lavonia has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lavonia, that probability was 51.7% in 2020 and 54.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lavonia is ranked the 276th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lavonia was ranked the 279th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lavonia's White Population

1,423 residents of Lavonia, or 62.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lavonia is considerably higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Lavonia ranks 292nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lavonia's White population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Lavonia's population has decreased from 65.1% to 62.4%.

Lavonia is more White than neighboring Bowersville (60.9% White). Lavonia is less White than neighboring Gumlog (76.2% White), Canon (90.3% White), Martin (90.5% White), and Chickasaw Point (93.9% White).

Lavonia's Black Population

527 residents of Lavonia, or 23.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lavonia is lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Lavonia ranks 341st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lavonia's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. Black residents' share of Lavonia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 23.1%.

Lavonia is more Black than neighboring Gumlog (7.1% Black), Bowersville (15.5% Black), Canon (3.9% Black), Martin (7.6% Black), and Chickasaw Point (0% Black).

Lavonia's Asian Population

0 residents of Lavonia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lavonia is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Lavonia ranks 403rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lavonia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Lavonia's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Lavonia's Hispanic Population

176 residents of Lavonia, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lavonia is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Lavonia ranks 208th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lavonia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Lavonia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.7%.

Lavonia is more Hispanic than neighboring Canon (3.2% Hispanic), Martin (0% Hispanic), and Chickasaw Point (3.9% Hispanic). Lavonia is less Hispanic than neighboring Gumlog (11.3% Hispanic), and Bowersville (23.6% Hispanic).

Lavonia's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Lavonia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lavonia is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Lavonia ranks 388th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lavonia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lavonia's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Lavonia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gumlog (1.4% Native American/Other), and Canon (0.8% Native American/Other).

Lavonia's Multiracial Population

153 residents of Lavonia, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lavonia is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Lavonia ranks 300th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lavonia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 104.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Lavonia's population has increased from 3.5% to 6.7%.

Lavonia is more Multiracial than neighboring Gumlog (4% Multiracial), Bowersville (0% Multiracial), Canon (1.8% Multiracial), Martin (1.9% Multiracial), and Chickasaw Point (2.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.