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Lithonia, GA
City in DeKalb County, Georgia.
Population
2,622
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,826
ZIP codes
0
Lithonia and its ZIP codes
Lithonia at a glance
- Lithonia is about 15 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,713, 20% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $223,000 (26% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,336 a month.
Local data for Lithonia, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lithonia, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,713
Poverty rate
19.5%
Median home value
$223,000
Median rent
$1,336/mo
Homeownership
41.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
42.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Jamaican Americans (139), Mexican Americans (89), Puerto Ricans (58).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for Lithonia.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,868
312,426 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,376
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.6B
FY 2026, $8,621 per person
How people get to work
Lithonia, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.8%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit9.9%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.5%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 42.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lithonia, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
562
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,331
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lithonia, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.5%
U.S. 11.1% +6.4 pts
Cities near Lithonia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StonecrestCity | 2.6 mi | 37.4 |
| RedanCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 8.1 |
| Lakeview EstatesCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.5 |
| ConyersCity | 6.1 mi | 11.8 |
| MilsteadCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| Stone MountainCity | 7.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Pine LakeCity | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Belvedere ParkCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Mountain ParkCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Candler-McAfeeCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 7 |
| PanthersvilleCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 3.7 |
| Avondale EstatesCity | 9.8 mi | 1.2 |
| ClarkstonCity | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| TuckerCity | 11 mi | 20.2 |
| ScottdaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| SnellvilleCity | 12 mi | 10.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lithonia, GA in?
- Lithonia is in DeKalb County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Lithonia, GA?
- About 2,622 people live in Lithonia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lithonia?
- Nearby places include Stonecrest (2.6 mi), Redan (3.8 mi), Lakeview Estates (3.9 mi), Conyers (6.1 mi), Milstead (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023