Lovejoy, Georgia
Lovejoy: City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States
About
Lovejoy is a city located in the county of Clayton in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,422 and a population density of 947 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,512 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lovejoy
| Population : | 7,512 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Georgia (United States) |
| County : | Clayton County |
| Postal code : | 30250 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 770 |
| Area : | 6.78 km2 |
| Altitude : | 951 feet / 290 meters |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:26:17 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1,108 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 14.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lovejoy is located at 33°26'10"N 84°18'52"W (33.4362200, -84.3143700).
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Demographics
The population of Lovejoy increased by 14.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,422 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,635 | -13.97% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,704 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,676 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,724 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,840 | 1.99% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,993 | 2.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,058 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,167 | 1.77% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,840 | 9.84% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,512 | 8.95% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 59,265 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 59,263 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | Z |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 58,039 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 59,322 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 9.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.4% |
| White only, percent : | 59.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 17.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 38.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 40.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,632 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 43.4% |
Lovejoy zip code is 30250.
County name: Clayton, County
fips: 13063
Lovejoy, Lovejoys, Lovejoys Station
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 43.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $114,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,163 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $494 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $866 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 22,092 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.54 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 78.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 174,533 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,367,307 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,357,570 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,100,278 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,536 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,514 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,295 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 23.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,142 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,826 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,672 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,430 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,211 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 469 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,167 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 8,210.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.23 |
People born in Lovejoy (3)
People born in Lovejoy, including blues musician Kokomo Arnold, professional wrestler "Killer" Buddy Austin, football player Preston Williams, .
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Schools in Lovejoy
College & universities near Lovejoy, GA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 458867 | Empire Beauty School-Morrow | Morrow (GA) | 30260 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lovejoy, GA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Peachtree Station | 1688 Peachtree Street, NW | RAIL |
| GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
Post offices near Lovejoy
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lovejoy Post Office | Lovejoy (GA) | 30250 |
Other cities in Clayton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clayton County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Park | 19,871 | Village in Illinois |
| Riverdale | 15,516 | City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States |
| Irondale | 7,446 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Morrow | 7,338 | City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States |
| Conley | 6,228 | Census-designated place (CDP) in DeKalb and Clayton County, Georgia, United States |
| Jonesboro | 5,134 | City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States |
| Lake City | 2,829 | City in Clayton County, Georgia, USA |
| Avalon | 226 | Town in Stephens County, Georgia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lovejoy distances to largest Georgia cities
