Lithonia, GA Demographics

A map of Lithonia's Population by Race

Lithonia, Georgia has an estimated population of 2,622, a slight decrease from the 2,662 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.8% Black, 8.0% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.4% White, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lithonia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lithonia has become considerably less 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 Lithonia, that probability was 30.0% in 2020 and 20.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lithonia is ranked the 258th 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). Lithonia was ranked the 251st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lithonia's White Population

10 residents of Lithonia, or 0.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lithonia is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Lithonia ranks 666th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lithonia's White population has declined by an estimated 92.2%. White residents' share of Lithonia's population has decreased from 4.8% to 0.4%.

Lithonia is less White than neighboring Stonecrest (3.3% White), Redan (3.3% White), Lakeview Estates (2.6% White), Stone Mountain (9.3% White), and Milstead (65% White).

Lithonia's Black Population

2,329 residents of Lithonia, or 88.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lithonia is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Lithonia ranks 10th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lithonia's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Black residents' share of Lithonia's population has increased from 83.1% to 88.8%.

Lithonia is more Black than neighboring Stonecrest (84.8% Black), Redan (87.7% Black), Lakeview Estates (2.2% Black), Stone Mountain (81.5% Black), and Milstead (15.5% Black).

Lithonia's Asian Population

0 residents of Lithonia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lithonia is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Lithonia ranks 335th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lithonia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Lithonia's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Lithonia is less Asian than neighboring Stonecrest (0.6% Asian), Redan (0.8% Asian), and Stone Mountain (1% Asian).

Lithonia's Hispanic Population

211 residents of Lithonia, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lithonia is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Lithonia ranks 204th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lithonia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Lithonia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.0%.

Lithonia is more Hispanic than neighboring Stonecrest (4.8% Hispanic), Redan (3.9% Hispanic), and Stone Mountain (1.9% Hispanic). Lithonia is less Hispanic than neighboring Lakeview Estates (95.2% Hispanic), and Milstead (16.1% Hispanic).

Lithonia's Native American/Other Population

50 residents of Lithonia, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lithonia is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Lithonia ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lithonia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 177.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lithonia's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.9%.

Lithonia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stonecrest (0.4% Native American/Other), Redan (1.6% Native American/Other), Lakeview Estates (0% Native American/Other), Stone Mountain (0.8% Native American/Other), and Milstead (0% Native American/Other).

Lithonia's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Lithonia, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lithonia is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Lithonia ranks 371st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lithonia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 73.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lithonia's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.8%.

Lithonia is more Multiracial than neighboring Lakeview Estates (0% Multiracial). Lithonia is less Multiracial than neighboring Stonecrest (6% Multiracial), Redan (2.6% Multiracial), Stone Mountain (5.5% Multiracial), and Milstead (3.3% 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.