Lithia Demographics & Statistics

When most people think of Hillsborough County, their first thought might be of its major city - Tampa. While Tampa is undeniably a great place to live, it has several amazing (and affordable) suburbs. When you choose to live in one of these smaller cities or towns, you can have quick access to all that Tampa has to offer - plus more green space, less traffic, and often lower prices.

Lithia, Florida, is a relatively small suburb of Tampa with approximately 30,000 residents. It is known for agriculture, phosphate mining, and sawmills. Lithia is also home to Lithia Springs Park, Alderman Ford Conservation Park, and Alafia River State Park. It is an unincorporated community and encompasses part of the census-designated place (CDP) Fishhawk.

Eaton Realty is based in Lithia - so we know firsthand that it is a great place to live and work. If you’re looking to buy, sell, or rent a house in West Central Florida, we can help. Reach out to our offices to talk to a member of our Lithia real estate team.

Lithia Demographics: Who Lives in Lithia?

Demographics is a term used to describe the population of a specific area and the particular groups of people within that population. The best source of that information comes from the United States Census Bureau, which collects data about cities and towns across the country. For Lithia, that information is found by referring to the data for Hillsborough County and Fishhawk.

Lithia Size

Fishhawk is part of the Lithia community. According to Census data, Fishhawk has a population of 24,625 people. As a whole, Lithia has a population of just under 32,000 people. It is part of Hillsborough County, which has a 2022 estimated population of 1,513,301 people. There are 1,518.7 people per square mile in Lithia.

Lithia Age Breakdown

Lithia is a relatively young community. Just 8.6% of its residents are aged 65 or over. It has a lot of kids, with 34.0% of its population under age 18 and 7.1% under age 5. These numbers indicate that Lithia will likely continue to grow with such a young population.

Lithia Gender Breakdown

The population of Lithia is pretty evenly split between the genders, with 52.7% of people identifying as female.

Lithia Race Breakdown

Lithia is less diverse than some other parts of Hillsborough County, including Tampa. Within Lithia, the following racial or ethnic groups are present:

• White: 76.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 15.1%
• Two or more races: 7.7%
• Black: 7.4%
• Asian: 5.8%
• American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
• Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

13.3% of Lithia residents were born outside of the United States. 19.4% of households in Lithia speak a language other than English at home.

Lithia Household Income

The median income in Lithia is $129,580, well above the national median of $74,580. 7.6% of all Lithia residents live below the poverty line.

Lithia Business Breakdown

There are 258 employers in Lithia. Of those, 66 are owned by women and 81 are owned by minorities. Seventy-one of these firms are owned by veterans. 66.3% of the population aged 16 or older is in the labor force.

Lithia Veteran Breakdown

Although Lithia is close to MacDill Air Force Base, there isn’t a huge population of veterans here. Out of nearly 32,000 residents, 2,069 are military vets.

Lithia Disability Breakdown

Finally, 5.7% of Lithia’s under-65 population has a disability. 2.8% of all Lithia residents under the age of 65 do not have health insurance.

Lithia Housing Statistics

Lithia Rental Statistics

In Lithia, 79.2% of all residential properties are occupied by the owner. In other words, just over 20%% of the properties in the city are rentals. The median gross rent in Lithia between 2018 and 2022 was $2,255 per month.

Lithia Home Value & Mortgage Statistics

Mortgages in Lithia had a higher median rate, at $2,757 for the same period (2018 - 2022.) Without a mortgage, homeowners in Lithia were spending $813 per month in housing costs. The median value of houses that are owner-occupied in Lithia is $464,800.

Lithia Household Trend Statistics

There are 7,697 households in Lithia, with an average of 3.27 people living in each home. Most people have stable living arrangements, as 80.1% of Lithia residents live in the same home for more than a year.

Lithia Technology Access Statistics

99.2% of all homes in Lithia had a computer, while 97.9% of all households have a broadband internet subscription.

Lithia Education Statistics

96.3% of adults in Lithia have at least a high school degree, while 51% of people have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Lithia Commute Statistics

Lithia is located 18 miles southeast of Tampa. While many residents live and work in Lithia, others commute to Tampa or another city. The mean travel time from home to work (and back home again) is 37.3 minutes. Lithia has access to public transportation through the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority.

Fun Facts & Stats about Lithia

Census data can be incredibly informative - but it often isn’t terribly interesting. After all, there is a lot more to Lithia than just numbers!

City Origins

Lithia was originally settled by a number of different Native American tribes, including the Tocobaga, Muskogan, Tomokan, Caloosa, and Seminole tribes. Settlers from Georgia came to the area in 1847. By 1848, James Alderman had created a ford on the Alafia River - now the site of Alderman’s Ford Park.

Lithia gets its name from the discovery of lithium in a spring (known as the Lithia Springs Major). It also has a history in the agriculture, sawmill, and phosphate mining industries. Today, The Mosaic Company’s international phosphate division is headquartered in Lithia.

Recreation & Activities

Lithia has lots to do, whether you’re into outdoor fun, shopping, or trying out great restaurants. Lithia is home to the Alafia River State Park, with more than 20 miles of mountain biking trails, hiking trails, and equestrian areas. You can also fish, canoe, camp, and picnic at the park.

There are other great parks in Lithia, such as Lithia Springs Park, which is well-known for its spring-fed swimming hole, fishing, hiking, and campsites for RVs. You can also visit the Alderman’s Ford Conservation Park, Chito Branch Reserve, Keysville Park, Osprey Ridge Park, and the Fishhawk Skate Park.

In addition to these parks, you can go on horseback riding tours at the R&R Ranch, or shoot sporting clays at FishHawk Sporting Clays. The River Hills Country Club offers golfing, tennis, swimming, and fitness for residents and non-residents.

Of course, Lithia is close to Tampa, so residents can access the city's amenities. This includes visiting historic Ybor City, attending a sporting event, going out to eat, or doing some great shopping.

Neighborhoods

There are three great neighborhoods and developments in Lithia, including FishHawk Ranch, Fish Hawk Trails, and Hawkstone. Much of the housing in the area is new construction, which gives you a range of options to choose from when on a house hunt.

Schools

Lithia is home to great public schools, including Bevis Elementary, FishHawk Creek Elementary, Lithia Springs Elementary, Pinecrest Elementary, Stowers Elementary, Randall Middle School, Barrington Middle School, and Newsome High School. There are also two private schools in Lithia - Foundation Christian Academy and St. Stephen’s Catholic School.

Weather

The weather in Lithia is fantastic. The winter temps in Lithia range from lows of 51 degrees to highs of 80 degrees. In the summer, you might see lows of 74 degrees to highs of 92 degrees. Of course, with Lithia’s proximity to the water and beautiful beaches, it is easy to spend a day at the beach and cool off with a swim!

Find Your Dream Home In Lithia

If you want to live in Lithia or are in the market for a new home in Lithia, a Lithia real estate agent can help. From our offices in Lithia, the real estate agents of Eaton Realty work throughout Hillsborough County to help our clients buy and sell the home of their dreams. We also work with landlords and renters to help manage properties and find a place to rent through our Lithia property management services.

At Eaton Realty, we aim to collaborate with our clients to help them achieve their real estate goals. We represent individuals and families throughout West Central Florida, helping them find homes and investment properties in Lithia and beyond. To learn more about our real estate services, fill out our online contact form or call our office at 813-672-8022.