Lilburn, Georgia
Encyclopedia
As of 2010 Lilburn had a population of 11,596. The median age was 36.3. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 52.7% white (39.3% non-Hispanic white), 16.4% black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 4.8% Asian Indian, 10.4% other Asian, 12.3% from some other race (0.3% non-Hispanic from some other race) and 2.8% from two or more races. 27.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 11,307 people, 3,943 households, and 2,835 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,837.6 people per square mile (709.9/km²). There were 4,049 housing units at an average density of 658.0 per square mile (254.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 69.09% White, 11.93% African American, 0.34% Native American, 11.69% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 4.81% from other races
, and 2.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.22% of the population.
There were 3,943 households out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples
living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.28.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $53,707, and the median income for a family was $62,563. Males had a median income of $38,289 versus $28,996 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $22,503. About 4.7% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.
operates public schools.
The following have Lilburn addresses:
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
operates the Mountain Park Branch and the Hillcrest Branch in Lilburn.
As of the census
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 11,307 people, 3,943 households, and 2,835 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,837.6 people per square mile (709.9/km²). There were 4,049 housing units at an average density of 658.0 per square mile (254.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 69.09% White, 11.93% African American, 0.34% Native American, 11.69% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 4.81% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.22% of the population.
There were 3,943 households out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.28.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $53,707, and the median income for a family was $62,563. Males had a median income of $38,289 versus $28,996 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $22,503. About 4.7% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.
Public schools
Gwinnett County Public SchoolsGwinnett County Public Schools
Gwinnett County Public Schools is a school district operating in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA. GCPS is the largest school system in Georgia, with 123 schools and an estimated enrollment of 161,000 students for the 2010-2011 year. GCPS is estimated to be the 14th largest school district in the...
operates public schools.
The following have Lilburn addresses:
Elementary Schools
- Arcado Elementary (Parkview)
- Camp Creek Elementary (Parkview)
- R.D. Head Elementary (Brookwood)
- G.H. Hopkins Elementary (Meadowcreek)
- Knight Elementary (Parkview)
- Lilburn Elementary (Meadowcreek)
- Rebecca Minor Elementary (Berkmar)
- Mountain Park Elementary (Parkview)
Middle Schools
- Berkmar Middle (Berkmar)
- Lilburn Middle (Meadowcreek)
- Trickum Middle (Parkview)
High Schools
- Berkmar High SchoolBerkmar High SchoolBerkmar High School is an American high school located in Lilburn, Georgia in Gwinnett County.-History:Berkmar opened its doors in 1966 to help overcrowding at nearby schools due to the overwhelming growth of Gwinnett County....
(Berkmar) - Parkview High SchoolParkview High School (Georgia)Parkview High School, the "Home of the Panthers," is located in Lilburn, Georgia in Gwinnett County. The current principal is Mr. David T. Smith.-History:During the early 1970s, Gwinnett County, Georgia led the country in growth...
(Parkview) - Meadowcreek High SchoolMeadowcreek High SchoolMeadowcreek High School is a secondary school in Norcross, Georgia, outside of Atlanta and off I-85. The school is part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools system. Meadowcreek High School is the most diverse secondary institution in the state of Georgia with a student body representing over 90...
(Meadowcreek) - Norcross
Private schools
- Killian Hill Christian School
- Parkview Christian School
- Providence Christian Academy
- St. John Neumann Regional Catholic School
- Gwinnett College
Public libraries
Gwinnett County Public LibraryGwinnett County Public Library
The Gwinnett County Public Library is located in unincorporated Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA, north-east of Atlanta. In FY2004 the public library system circulated over 6 million items to almost 200,000 registered borrowers.- History :...
operates the Mountain Park Branch and the Hillcrest Branch in Lilburn.
Small Businesses In Lilburn
- HomeLink Computer Services - Affordable Web Design for Small and Medium Businesses, Web Maintenance and Hosting
- Lilburn Lawn Mower & Chainsaw Service
- Oyster Barn
- Beaver Crossing Animal Hospital
- Bethea's Auto Care, Inc.
Events
Lilburn Daze Arts and Crafts Festival, sponsored by the Lilburn Woman's Club, an affiliate of the GFWC, is celebrated on the second Saturday in October and features over 200 vendors. This one day event features local artisans, children's activities, live entertainment, food, hayrides, health screening tent and a petting zoo. The annual Christmas Parade, held on the first Saturday in December, is always an anticipated event for the community with over 100 entries marching down Main Street ending at Lilburn City Park.Notable residents
- Jeff FrancoeurJeff FrancoeurJeffrey Braden Francoeur , nicknamed "Frenchy", is a Major League Baseball right fielder who now plays for the Kansas City Royals. Francoeur is known for a strong throwing arm.-Minor league career:...
, MLB player - Dominique WilkinsDominique WilkinsJacques Dominique Wilkins is a retired American professional basketball player who primarily played for the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA...
, NBA Hall of Famer - Kate MichaelKate MichaelKate Michael, from Lilburn, Georgia, holds the Miss District of Columbia 2006 title. Michael succeeded Shannon Schambeau as Miss D.C. on July 1, 2006 and also competed in the Miss America 2007 pageant held January 29, 2007.-Education:...
, Miss District of ColumbiaMiss District of ColumbiaThe Miss District of Columbia competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the District of Columbia in the Miss America pageant. The District has twice won the title of Miss America....
, 2006 - Kimberly GittingsKimberly GittingsKimberly Gittings is a beauty queen from Lilburn, Georgia is the current Miss Georgia USA 2009. She competed in the Miss USA 2009 pageant, placing in the Top 15.In 2004, Gittings won the Teen Miss Gwinnett at the Gwinnett County Fair...
, Miss GeorgiaMiss GeorgiaThe Miss Georgia competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Georgia in the Miss America pageant. Georgia has once won the Miss America crown.- Winners :- External links :*...
2009 and in Miss USA Pageant 2009. - Eric ShanteauEric ShanteauEric Lee Shanteau is an American Olympic swimmer. He lives and trains in Austin, Texas.-College:...
, Olympic swimmer - Michael Palmer (NFL player), NFL player Atlanta FalconsAtlanta FalconsThe Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
- Sean Johnson, current Major League SoccerMajor League SoccerMajor League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
goalkeeper for Chicago Fire - Blake BrettschneiderBlake BrettschneiderBlake Brettschneider is an American soccer player currently playing for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-Youth:...
, current Major League SoccerMajor League SoccerMajor League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
forward for D.C. UnitedD.C. UnitedD.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the... - Don StoneDon StoneDon Stone is the founder of numerous long-running publications in Atlanta, Georgia; former Atlanta radio general manager and Savannah, Georgia WSAV-TV news weatherman .Publications...
, Radio GM, publisher, TV weatherman.