State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
494.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.95% (21)
Growth Since 2010
3.99% (86)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Lavonia, Georgia Population 2021
2,242
Lavonia is a city located in Franklin County Georgia. With a 2020 population of 2,242, it is the 228th largest city in Georgia and the 7188th largest city in the United States . Lavonia is currently growing at a rate of 0.95% annually and its population has increased by 3.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,156 in 2010. Lavonia reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 5 miles, Lavonia has a population density of 495 people per square mile.
The average household income in Lavonia is $51,694 with a poverty rate of 29.57%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $593 per month, and the median house value is $112,200. The median age in Lavonia is 35.3 years, 35.9 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
Lavonia Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lavoniawas:
- White: 70.47%
- Black or African American: 26.58%
- Two or more races: 2.54%
- Other race: 0.41%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Lavonia, Georgia is 2,242 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,200.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,156.
Lavonia, Georgia Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,723 | 70.47% |
| Black or African American | 650 | 26.58% |
| Two or More Races | 62 | 2.54% |
| Some Other Race | 10 | 0.41% |
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Lavonia Population by Race
Lavonia Population Pyramid $2021
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Lavonia Population by Age
Lavonia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,029 | 2.38 | 40.1 |
| Non Family | 353 | 1.04 | 33.4 |
| Married | 348 | 3.14 | 67.2 |
| Female | 283 | 2.94 | 15.9 |
| Male | 45 | 3.36 | 35.6 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
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Lavonia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 4.25% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 308 | 18.71% |
| High School Graduate | 671 | 40.77% |
| Some College | 237 | 14.40% |
| Associates Degree | 110 | 6.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 195 | 11.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 55 | 3.34% |
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Lavonia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lavonia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,148 | 955 | 199 |
| Black | 327 | 217 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 126 | 56 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 40 | 4 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.33%.
Lavonia Educational Attainment by Race
Lavonia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lavonia Language by Age
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Lavonia Language
89.22% of Lavonia residents speak only English, while 10.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.95% of the population.
Lavonia Language
Lavonia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 650 | 370 | 56.92% |
| White | 1,474 | 306 | 20.76% |
| Hispanic | 259 | 30 | 11.58% |
| Multiple | 62 | 17 | 27.42% |
29.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.19%
Male Poverty Rate
29.89%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lavonia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lavonia is Black, with 56.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lavonia is Hispanic, with 11.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.70%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.18%.
Lavonia Poverty
Lavonia Poverty Rate by Education
Lavonia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
37.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
32.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Lavonia Married by Age and Sex
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Lavonia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Lavonia Marital Status by Race
Lavonia Marital Status
Lavonia Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 6.07% |
| Black | 13 | 3.28% |
Lavonia Veterans by Race
Lavonia Veterans by Education
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11.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lavonia Veterans by Education
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52.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.1%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Lavonia Employment by Age
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Lavonia Employment by Race
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Lavonia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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68.18%
Born in Lavonia
95.17%
Native Born
4.83%
Foreign Born
3.60%
Non Citizen
1.23%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.17% of Lavonia residents were born in the United States, with 68.18% having been born in Georgia. 3.60% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Lavonia Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,242 | 21 | 0.95% |
| 2020 | 2,221 | 21 | 0.95% |
| 2019 | 2,200 | 21 | 0.96% |
| 2018 | 2,179 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 2,178 | 41 | 1.92% |
| 2016 | 2,137 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 2,138 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 2,137 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 2,134 | 0.00% | |
| 2012 | 2,134 | -13 | -0.61% |
| 2011 | 2,147 | -15 | -0.69% |
| 2010 | 2,162 | 0.00% |