Census Bureau data for Lavonia city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Lavonia city
- What is the median household income in Lavonia city?
- The median household income in Lavonia city is $34,526 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Lavonia city?
- The poverty rate in Lavonia city is 25.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Lavonia city?
- $173,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Lavonia city?
- The median gross rent in Lavonia city is $806 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Lavonia city residents have a college degree?
- 25.5% of adults in Lavonia city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,508
Median Income
$34,526
Median Home Value
$173,600
Poverty Rate
25.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
11.3%
Median Age
29.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$4,101 (+13.5%)
Home Value:
+$61,400 (+54.7%)
Poverty Rate:
-4.9 pp (-15.9%)
Bachelor's+:
+10.3 pp (+67.8%)
Unemployment:
+7.9 pp (+232.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,508
Median Age
29.0
Female
56.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 58.9%
Black 24.7%
Two or More 8.5%
Other 5.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
8.3%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$34,526
±$11,072
-$40,138 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$61,099
Median Family Income
$43,657
Poverty Rate
25.9%
+16.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
36.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
33.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
23.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.3%
$10–15k
4.4%
$15–25k
18.6%
$25–35k
18.3%
$35–50k
12.0%
$50–75k
18.6%
$75–100k
10.5%
$100–150k
3.8%
$150–200k
1.6%
$200k+
2.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,106
Owner-Occupied
55.6%
Renter-Occupied
44.4%
Vacancy Rate
19.4%
Median Home Value
$173,600
-$99,300 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$806
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
33.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
56.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.9%
$50–100k
10.7%
$100–200k
19.6%
$200–300k
27.3%
$300–500k
6.3%
$500k–$1M
9.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.4%
$500–1k
61.8%
$1–1.5k
24.5%
$2–2.5k
1.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.5%
1 vehicle
47.6%
2 vehicles
36.6%
3+
11.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
60.9%
Single-fam. att.
1.0%
2–4 units
4.6%
5–19 units
5.8%
20+ units
3.3%
Mobile home
20.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.7%
1940–1969
14.6%
1970–1999
8.9%
2000–2009
16.2%
2010+
10.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
82.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
25.5%
-8.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
10.7%
Some College / Associate
14.3%
Less Than High School
1.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
57.3%
Unemployment Rate
11.3%
+6.2 pp vs. state
Work from Home
2.2%
Self-Employed
5.5%
Government Workers
13.0%
Private For-Profit
81.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.0%
Arts/Entmt.
19.7%
Manufacturing
17.0%
Construction
7.8%
Retail
6.5%
Prof. Services
6.3%
Finance
6.0%
Public Admin
3.9%
Agriculture
1.3%
Transportation
1.1%
Wholesale
1.0%
Occupation
Management
41.5%
Food Prep
21.4%
Production
18.2%
Sales
10.7%
Construction
8.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
28.8 min
Drove Alone
78.7%
Carpool
12.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.2%
Walked
2.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
891
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
30.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
9.5%
5–9
12.9%
10–14
12.1%
15–19
4.3%
20–24
4.5%
25–34
13.6%
35–44
12.2%
45–54
10.8%
55–64
2.5%
65–74
5.2%
75–84
8.1%
85+
3.5%
Under 18: 36.6%
Working age (18–64): 63.4%
65 and over: 12.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.5%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
56.5%
Africa
43.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
1.7%
With a Disability
14.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
76.3%
Uninsured
23.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
83.5%
Has a Computer
96.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023