Lovejoy
City in Clayton County, Georgia

Lovejoy is a city in Clayton County, Georgia, with 10,122 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 951 ft (290 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bonanza, 1.5 miles NW.
- 10,122residents (2020 Census)
- 951 ftelevation · 290 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.5 km²
- 3,482 / sq mipopulation density
- 30250ZIP code
About Lovejoy
Lovejoy is a city in Clayton County, Georgia, United States. During the American Civil War, it was the site of the Battle of Lovejoy's Station during the Atlanta campaign of 1864. Lovejoy was incorporated as a town on September 16, 1861. As of 2020, its population was 10,122. It has an African American majority.
Lovejoy is proposed by the Georgia Department of Transportation and MARTA to be the endpoint of metro Atlanta's first commuter rail line.
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Living in Lovejoy
- Median household income
- $71,612
- Median home value
- $265,100
- Median rent
- $1,481/mo
- Median age
- 30.4
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Lovejoy had 10,122 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,122 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,482 per sq mi (1,344 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lovejoy at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Clayton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,122 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.91 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4437° N, 84.3189° W |
| ZIP code | 30250 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1347616 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lovejoy
- Bonanza1.5 mi NW
- Irondale3.8 mi NW
- Hampton4.6 mi S
- Jonesboro5.7 mi N
- Sunny Side7.1 mi S
- Woolsey7.5 mi SW
- Stockbridge7.7 mi NE
- Fayetteville8.9 mi W
- Morrow9.4 mi N
- McDonough9.8 mi E
- Riverdale9.9 mi NW
- Heron Bay10.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lovejoy
What county is Lovejoy in?
Lovejoy is in Clayton County, Georgia.
What is the population of Lovejoy, GA?
10,122 people lived in Lovejoy at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lovejoy, GA?
The ZIP code of Lovejoy is 30250.
What is the elevation of Lovejoy?
951 feet (290 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lovejoy?
Bonanza (1.5 mi), Irondale (3.8 mi), Hampton (4.6 mi), Jonesboro (5.7 mi), Sunny Side (7.1 mi).
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