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Lovejoy

County:
Clayton County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.907
State:
Georgia

Lovejoy is a city located in Clayton County, Georgia. Lovejoy has a 2026 population of 13,782. Lovejoy is currently growing at a rate of 4.43% annually and its population has increased by 34.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,271 in 2020.

The median household income in Lovejoy is $71,612 with a poverty rate of 9.22%. The median age in Lovejoy is 30.4 years: 28.7 years for males, and 31.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.0 males.

13.8K
Total Population
4,741
Density (mi²)
585 4.43%
Growth

Lovejoy Population

Lovejoy Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202613,7825854.43%
202513,1975854.64%
202412,6125204.3%
202312,0924523.88%
202211,6407336.72%
202110,9076366.19%
202010,2711581.56%
20196,84668111.05%
20186,1651101.82%
20176,055671.12%
20165,9881482.53%
20155,8401182.06%
20145,722490.86%
20135,673-29-0.51%
20125,702701.24%
20115,632-790-12.3%
20105,59030.05%

Median Age

Overall: 30.4 years
Female: 31.7 years
Male: 28.7 years

Lovejoy Adults

There are 7,526 adults, (587 of whom are seniors) in Lovejoy.

Sex Ratio

Female: 6,221 (54.1%)
Male: 5,287 (45.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lovejoy includes 82.74% Black or African American, 6.53% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American9,52282.74%
Two or more races8257.17%
White7526.53%
Other race3362.92%
Native American480.42%
Asian250.22%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races6185.37%
Other race2382.07%
White1461.27%
Black or African American1371.19%
Native American120.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American9,38581.55%
White6065.27%
Two or more races2071.8%
Other race980.85%
Native American360.31%
Asian250.22%

Lovejoy Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lovejoy 's average per capita income is $50,625. Household income levels show a median of $71,612. The poverty rate stands at 9.22%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$107,667-
Households$71,612$80,463
Families$71,051$80,643
Non Families$54,641$60,765

$50,625

Average Income

$71,612

Median Household Income

9.22%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)